Advances in science and technology are racing ahead of our existing legal and ethical frameworks. Doctors, scientists, and ordinary citizens have to make critical decisions every day that force them to balance two or more conflicting ethical priorities. What information, values, and ethical principles do we bring to bear on these questions? How do we arrive at good decisions when they affect birth, death, medical treatment, our environment, and the future of scientific research? This video and extensive print package explores a variety of ethical issues that are making today's headlines ; cloning, surrogate motherhood, genetic screening, animal experimentation, genetic modification of plants and animals, and medical triage in a world of limited resources. The program explores each topic in depth. It presents both the science behind the controversy and the conflicting ethical issues that decision-makers must consider. Students are then challenged to use their critical reasoning skills to develop and defend their own opinions. There are no "correct" answers to these important questions ; expect some spirited class discussion and lively debate when the tape ends!