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Debate Over Artificial Egg Technology for De-Extinction

Updated 2026-05-23 14:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

A startup has unveiled an 'artificial egg' aimed at resurrecting extinct birds, but scientists argue that the technology does not address the core issues of de-extinction. The project is seen as a significant technical achievement.

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Scientific American
The science of de-extinction does not exist, but Colossal Bioscience’s “artificial egg” is an interesting technical feat
2026-05-20 23:45 UTC
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