Do insects feel pain? While there’s not enough research on this, some scientists are advocating for the protection of insects in research. They want invertebrates to be subjected to the same ethical standards as vertebrates, such as the use of anaesthetics and humane euthanasia. The poorer treatment of insects is based on the previous assumption that spineless creatures are less complex and incapable of higher-order brain function; this movement is a precaution in case we do find out that they can feel pain. Read full article here
History
The Women Who Built Grunge
Despite being acknowledged as the “Godmother of Grunge”, Tina Bell is rarely included in the history of grunge music. Women in general are hardly ever mentioned in music history unless they’re close to famous male musicians. Looking back at Tina Bell, music journalists often leave her out of Bam Bam, the band that she fronted, wrote music for, and co-founded with her husband. When she is mentioned, it’s in relation to Kurt Cobain, who was said to have been a fan of Bell and her band before founding Nirvana. Read full article here
Merv
October 2, 2022
