This document discusses several key points about ethics in science:
1. Science can be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes, as scientific discoveries and inventions can be applied in either way. Examples given include medical advances but also weapons development.
2. Scientists have a responsibility to consider the ethical implications and potential misuses of their work. However, determining ethical limits is complex as values differ between individuals and societies.
3. While science itself is amoral, human decisions about its application and oversight are not. There is an ongoing debate around whether and how to regulate certain areas of science to prevent harm while allowing progress. Overall ethical judgment requires balancing benefits, risks, and individual rights.