bioethics - What if Monsters

Investigation & Science

The Frankenstein Complex: Scientific Ethics and Monsters

Harnessing scientific power sparks fears of creating uncontrollable monsters, raising crucial ethical questions that demand deeper exploration to understand their true implications.

Max Slaughter
December 21, 2025

The Piasa Bird: Illini Native American Dragon

Wonder how the Piasa Bird became a legendary symbol deeply embedded in Illini Native…

Max Slaughter
February 27, 2026

Future & Speculation

Monsters and Climate Change: How Ecosystems Drive Legends

Climate-driven ecosystem changes shape legends and myths, revealing how nature’s…

Max Slaughter
February 27, 2026

The Burbank Thunderbird: Giant Bird or Plane?

Wonders abound as the Burbank Thunderbird blurs the line between myth and aviation…

Max Slaughter
February 26, 2026

Lesser-Known Regional Cryptids

The Mongolian Death Worm: Electric Desert Predator

Keen explorers are drawn to the legend of the Mongolian Death Worm, but its true nature…

Max Slaughter
February 26, 2026