Health

Half of Americans say permanent implanted devices would be less acceptable

Fact TankSeptember 26, 2016

Thanks to scientific advancements, brain chip implants are already being tested in individuals to help them cope with an injury or ailment. But when it comes to the potential use of such implants to give an already healthy and capable person abilities that they do not currently have, Americans are more wary than enthusiastic. Some […]

Nearly one-in-four Americans report having a disability

U.S. PoliticsSeptember 22, 2016

Overall, Americans with disabilities are engaged with the upcoming election, but they are less likely to turn out to vote as they face a number of obstacles to voting.

What would a future with radical life extension look like?

Fact TankSeptember 13, 2016

Despite the technological potential to help humans live longer and stronger, many U.S. adults are not ready to embrace these possibilities.

Pew Research CenterSeptember 12, 2016

Human enhancement may be just around the corner. How do Americans view these emerging technologies that may one day enhance our human capabilities?

Many Americans are wary of using gene editing for human enhancement

Fact TankAugust 26, 2016

A new gene-editing method called CRISPR exemplifies how the technology is rapidly becoming a present-day reality. Yet, Americans are wary of editing embryos, according to a survey on the broader field of “human enhancement.”