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Scientists Are Trying to Bring Back a Blue Antelope That Went Extinct 200 Years Ago
The company behind the dire wolf pups now wants to bring back the bluebuck, the first large African mammal to go extinct in modern history.
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Long Island Waters
From raw oysters to tiny cuts, Long Island’s warming waters are raising concerns about a rare infection that doctors say can turn deadly fast.
Scientists Are Testing a Gene Therapy That Could Reverse Cellular Aging in Humans
From billionaire-backed biotech to promising animal studies, this early trial will test whether partial reprogramming can safely reset aging cells in humans.
Scientists Discover Uncharted Island After Mistaking It for a Dirty Iceberg
What appeared to be a ‘dirty iceberg’ turned out to be an uncharted island, discovered during a Polarstern expedition in one of Antarctica’s most difficult regions.
Sharks Found With 'Detectable Levels' of Cocaine in Bahamas, Researchers Say
This isn't the first time researchers have expressed concern over cocaine-exposed sharks.
NASA Is Getting Serious About Building a Moon Base
Inside NASA’s three-phase Artemis plan to turn short Moon missions into a permanent off-world presence, with more frequent crew rotations ahead.
Scientists Get 200,000 Brain Cells in Petri Dish to Play 'Doom'
They previously got 800,000 cells to play 'Pong.'
'Miracle' Baby Marks U.K. First After Birth From Deceased Donor Womb
A baby boy born in London marks the U.K.’s first successful pregnancy using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.
A 'Modern-Day Noah’s Ark' Is Taking Shape by the Company That Brought Back the Dire Wolves
The first-of-its-kind biobanking facility has come to life, thanks to Colossal Biosciences, the company that brought back the dire wolves.
Everything We Know About Candida Auris — The Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreading Worldwide
Since its discovery in 2009, Candida auris has emerged as a serious global health concern due to its drug resistance.
NASA Say It's Closer Than Ever to 'Discovering Life on Mars': What to Know
It’s clear interest in the Red Planet isn’t going to wane any time soon.
Oscar‑Winning Movie Director Is Betting $15M on a Bird That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago
The 'Lord of the Rings' director is going full 'Jurassic Park' — minus the T. rex.
'Lord of the Rings' Director Peter Jackson Wants to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth
A de-extinction mission backed by big money, blockbuster vision, and a push to make science go viral.

'The White Lotus' Suicide Tree and Poisoned Piña Coladas: Could That Really Happen?
With its heartbreaking Season 3 finale, 'The White Lotus' kept viewers on the edge thanks to the fruits of a so-called "suicide tree."

'Game of Thrones' Just Got Real: Scientists Brought Back Actual Dire Wolves Using Ancient DNA
Colossal Biosciences—aka the startup that wants to make extinction optional—has officially resurrected a prehistoric predator best known for its role in Game of Thrones. Yes, dire wolves are real. And yes, they're back.

It's 2025: The Time for Robot Sex Is Now... Or Is It?
Could a permanently viral tweet from a tabloid prove to be true this year? Time will tell.

Cocaine Found in Sharks Off Coast of Brazil
Researchers are concerned about what the drug contamination could do to wildlife in the sea.

Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” Becomes First Hip-Hop Song Beamed Into Space
Elliott's 1997 hit was the second song overall transmitted into deep space by NASA following "Across the Universe" by the Beatles in 2008.