Bringing Back the Beast: Colossal Biosciences’ Dire Wolf Experiment Sparks Global Buzz A futuristic lab with scientists working on DNA editing Caption: Inside Colossal Biosciences’ lab – where science meets the Ice Age In a move straight out of science fiction, Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech company, has taken the internet by storm after unveiling three genetically engineered canines designed to resemble the extinct dire wolf. Named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, these pups are part of the company's bold venture into the world of de-extinction. Side-by-side comparison of a dire wolf skeleton and a modern gray wolf Caption: How dire wolves differ from today’s gray wolves Using ancient DNA from dire wolves that vanished around 12,000 years ago, Colossal’s scientists employed CRISPR gene-editing technology to alter the DNA of gray wolves. They focused on 20 specific genetic sites, adding traits like a larger skull, stronger build, and distinc...
Pioneering Communication in Lucid Dreams: REMspace's Historic Achievement Silicon Valley startup REMspace has reached a remarkable milestone by enabling the first-ever communication between two individuals in separate lucid dreams. This innovative feat not only expands our understanding of sleep but also opens new avenues for dream-based interaction. How It Works: The Science of Dream Communication On September 24, 2024, two participants engaged in a groundbreaking experiment while they slept in their own homes. Utilizing advanced neurotechnology, their brain activity was monitored as they entered lucid dream states—moments when they are aware they are dreaming and can often exert some control over their dreams. In the experiment, once the first participant became lucid, they received a “Remmyo” word through earbuds. The participant then repeated this word in their dream, and the response was recorded on a server. Shortly after, the second participant, also ...