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A "carefully calibrated" science story made headlines this week. The dire wolf, which went extinct over 10,000 years ago, was reported to have been revived by a biotech company. However, the truth is far more complicated. "Dire wolf, or Colossal misrepresentation?" by @jessimckenzi.bsky.social.
Apr 10, 2025, 7:19 PM
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