"Debunking the Cool Factor: The Controversy Surrounding Woolly Mammoth Resurrection"

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Source: The Federalist
"Debunking the Cool Factor: The Controversy Surrounding Woolly Mammoth Resurrection"
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Scientists at Colossal Biosciences plan to bring back the woolly mammoth by 2028 using DNA editing, synthesis technologies, and AI, with the goal of combating climate change and saving modern elephants from extinction. However, critics argue that the reasons for resurrecting the species are unconvincing and raise concerns about potential ecological and health risks associated with bringing back extinct animals. The company's approach and lack of public input in the "de-extinction" campaign have sparked ethical and environmental concerns.

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