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Peter Jackson collaborates with Colossal Biosciences to resurrect the extinct giant moa, blending genetic engineering with cultural heritage to reconnect the Māori people with their history and ecosystem, while sparking global discussions on ethics and conservation.
This week in science news, Earth's days are slightly shortening due to lunar gravitational effects, giant moa birds may be resurrected through de-extinction efforts, Earth's poles are shifting because of large dams, and new cosmic structures like the 'Cosmic Owl' have been observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Additionally, climate-related health issues such as hyponatremia are increasing with global warming.
Colossal Biosciences plans to use genetic engineering to resurrect the extinct giant moa, a large flightless bird from New Zealand, in collaboration with local institutions, aiming to unlock genetic knowledge and support conservation efforts, despite ethical and practical debates about de-extinction.