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Elizabeth Yuko

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specializing in health and the intersection of bioethics and popular culture. She is an adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University and has written for print and online publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Salon and Playboy, and has given a TEDX talk on The Golden Girls and bioethics.
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11 Sunken Ships Around the World—And the True Stories Behind Them

Because no one can resist tales of a shipwreck.

10 Books That Predicted the Future

It's almost as if these authors had a crystal ball to peer into...
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14 Things That Could Stay Virtual Forever

As it turns out, some experiences work just as well if not better online.
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12 Things You Shouldn’t Do at Reopened Hotels

Just because hotels are opening up again, it doesn't mean your stay will be the...
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14 Virtual Tours of Attractions That Were on Your Bucket List

Take the trip of your dreams from the comfort of your own couch.

8 of the Biggest Presidential Tax Scandals Throughout History

Many things may be unprecedented when it comes to politics these days, but tax scandals...

12 Major Events That Also Took Place on the 4th of July

Though it may be best known as American Independence Day, a lot more has happened...
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16 Things Your Kids Will Learn In School That You Didn’t

Some subjects—like geometry and biology—will always make it onto a school's curriculum in almost the...
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20 Ways City Life Could Change Forever After Coronavirus

Think of this as our chance to make cities better.

Why 2020 Might Have Been the Wake-Up Call We Needed

It may seem like things are falling apart this year, but it's actually a new...

12 Iconic Photos from Protests That Changed American History

The United States has been built and shaped by rebellions. These images show that there's...

7 Ancient Monuments in the World Built Around the Summer Solstice

The ancient architects who designed these incredible structures knew what they were doing.

11 “Innocent” Things You’re Doing That Harm the World’s Oceans

By the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish—you can...
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11 Ways Coronavirus Could Change the Way We Eat

Sheltering-in-place for weeks on end and along with current on-going restrictions on grocery shopping will...

The Most Borrowed Books in the History of the New York Public Library

There are a few classics and some surprises among the most checked out books in...
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What a Second Wave of Coronavirus Could Look Like

With so many unknowns swirling around a probable resurgence, one thing is certain: We need...
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16 Iconic Newspaper Covers That Went Down in History

Memorable news events mean memorable newspaper covers. Here are 16 of the most iconic front-pages...
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When Will Things Go Back to Normal? What a Post-Coronavirus Life Could Look Like

Predictions for how we'll navigate the world now that everything's different.

12 Amazing Asian Americans You Didn’t Learn About School

Kick-off Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by learning about some of their incredible...

Should You Feel Bad Shopping for Non-Essential Items Right Now?

If you've never thought about the ethics of your purchases as a consumer, now is...
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Take Your Daughter to Work Day Turns 27: Here’s What’s Changed

The women's workplace has taken a few steps forward, some steps back in the nearly...