WildlifeConservation

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

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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

Toxic Tails: How Common Pet Treatments Are Polluting Britain’s Protected Waters

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Every year, millions of pet owners across the UK dutifully apply flea and tick treatments to protect their beloved cats and dogs. But a new study has uncovered a hidden cost to this routine care—one that’s quietly polluting some of the country’s most fragile marine ecosystems. Scientists from Imperial College London and Brunel University have … Read more