dire wolves

Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication

The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.

Scientists revive 12,500-year-old extinct dire wolves

A Texas-based biotech company has brought dire wolves—a species extinct for about 10,000 to 12,500 years—back to life in a landmark genetic engineering project. Colossal Biosciences, known for its ambitious “de-extinction” efforts, recently announced three snowy-white dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, marking the first time the mythical predators have walked the Earth since the last Ice Age.

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

Of de-extinct ‘dire wolves’ and the importance of science communication

The language of science is one that is heavy with jargon, and rarely communicates well to anyone not well-versed in that field to begin with.

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

Scientists revive 12,500-year-old extinct dire wolves

A Texas-based biotech company has brought dire wolves—a species extinct for about 10,000 to 12,500 years—back to life in a landmark genetic engineering project. Colossal Biosciences, known for its ambitious “de-extinction” efforts, recently announced three snowy-white dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, marking the first time the mythical predators have walked the Earth since the last Ice Age.