Dire Wolves Brought Back Through Genetic Engineering: A Scientific Milestone or Ethical Quandary?

As of 9:04 PM PDT on April 7, 2025, the world is abuzz with the extraordinary announcement from Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotechnology company, claiming to have resurrected the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus), a species extinct for over 12,500 years. This bold endeavor, utilizing cutting-edge genetic engineering, marks a historic first in the field of … Read more

AI Evo-2 Model Creates DNA: Shaping the Future of Genetics

In a major leap forward for the field of genomics, researchers have unveiled the Evo-2 model, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven system capable of generating new DNA sequences with unprecedented accuracy. This cutting-edge model has the potential to transform our understanding of genetic information and accelerate discoveries in various areas, from personalized medicine to evolutionary biology. … Read more

Stuck astronaut Sunita Williams steps out for spacewalk​ 

Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, conducted her first spacewalk in seven months alongside Nick Hague at the International Space Station to perform overdue repairs. This mission extended due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, leaving Williams and colleague Butch Wilmore stranded. This spacewalk marks Williams’ eighth, signifying her extensive space experience.