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‘Return’ of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction

Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves, an iconic predator last seen roaming North America over 10,000 years ago.

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Dire Wolf Resurrected: Colossal's Breakthrough Sparks Debate As Musk Asks For Pet Mammoth

Elon Musk has joined the frenzy over the adorable dire wolves brought to life by a genetics and biosciences company, but their "de-extinction" has also raised concerns on whether it's a good thing or not to revive a long-extinct species.

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Dire Wolves From ‘Game Of Thrones’ Resurrected From Extinction, Sparking Ethical Debate

Dire wolves, which vanished off the face of the Earth over 10,000 years ago, have been revived with the creation of three puppies, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi.

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Dire wolf has been brought back from extinction, say US scientists

Colossal Biosciences’ chief executive Ben Lamm called the development a ‘massive milestone’

Evening Standard

Scientists announce dire wolf species has been brought back from extinction after 10,000 years

The extinct animal was made famous in the TV series Game of Thrones

The Independent UK

Meet The Dire Wolf Trio Remus, Romulus And Khaleesi: How A Texas Lab Revived An Extinct Species

Scientists in Texas have successfully revived dire wolf DNA, resulting in the birth of three genetically engineered wolf pups named Remus, Romulus and Khaleesi—marking a breakthrough in de-extinction science.

International Business Times UK

Adorable dire wolf pups mark 'world's first de-extinction,' Colossal Biosciences says

Dire wolves, made famous by HBO's Game of Thrones, have been extinct for around 12,500 years. But thanks to genetic engineers at biotech company Colossal Biosciences, these majestic predators are back.

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Should You Watch The Alien Movies In Order?

There's more than one way to experience the face-huggers. Here's your guide to the best orders to watch all the Alien movies.

Inverse

Inside the creation of Alien: Romulus – how the art team brought the terror up to date

Meet the Alien-obsessed concept artists who revived the visual style of the classic films.

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45 Years Later, the Ending of an Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got a Bizarre New Twist

In 'Alien: Romulus' there's an Easter egg hidden almost entirely in plain sight. And, it changes the story of Ripley in 'Alien' and 'Aliens,' ever-so-slighlty.

Inverse

45 Years Ago, a Legendary Sci-Fi Director Invented the Most Evil Company in Movie History

What does Weyland-Yutani want in the 'Alien' franchise? Here's a look at possible motivations, from 1979 to 'Romulus.'

Inverse

The Biggest Sci-Fi Thriller of the Year Commits Hollywood's Worst Franchise Sin

'Alien: Romulus' gets a lot right. However, it commits a frustrating sin by endorsing what is fast becoming Hollywood's worst and most soulless contemporary trend.

Inverse

Alien: Romulus review: It’s utterly terrifying and worthy of its place in the Xenomorph universe

The Alien franchise is back, and the horror is dialed all the way up.

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Don't overthink "Alien: Romulus"

Director Fede Álvarez returns to the 1979 movie's horror roots and dumps the excess freight of intellectual themes

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45 Years Later, The Creepiest 'Alien' Character Got Brought Back in a Shocking Way

Did you expect to see that face again? Ian Holm appears in 'Alien: Romulus' despite having passed away in 2020. What's going on here?

The Guardian - AU

How we made Romulus, My Father: ‘I said no to 10 to 12 offers – I didn’t want there to be a film’

Director Richard Roxburgh, actor Kodi Smit-McPhee and author Raimond Gaita share how their tiny adapation of Gaita’s book became a beloved Australian film

The Conversation

In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins achieved power most women were denied – but at great cost

You might have heard of a group of women in Ancient Rome known as the “Vestal Virgins”. These female virginal guardians of the sacred flame of Rome could be buried alive for breaking their vows of chastity. Sure, this is a terrible way to go. But! They had power, prestige,…

Total Film

Alien: Romulus reviews, cast, and everything else you need to know about the new movie

Here's the complete guide to everything you need to know about Alien: Romulus

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Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez breaks down the new trailer for his stripped-back, "standalone" survival horror

Exclusive: In his first ever Alien: Romulus interview, Fede Alvarez tells Total Film about the movie’s enigmatic subtitle, where the film sits in the Alien timeline, and whether that’s a pulse rifle…

The Conversation

Friday essay: Rai Gaita and the moral power of conversation

Ever since the University of Melbourne took from us Rai Gaita’s public lecture series we have been going to Rai’s house in St Kilda to talk. Not regularly, life is too much for that, whenever we can though.

Fortune

As Rupert Murdoch retires, a look into succession drama that roiled his family and inspired HBO hit

Like Logan Roy in the HBO drama "Succession," Murdoch encouraged his children to compete to be his successor.

The Independent UK

Succession finale theories: Our biggest predictions for the final episode

Which Roy sib will come out on top? What’s Matsson really up to? And are Shiv and Tom meant to be? We’ve been speculating on what might happen in the last ever episode of Jesse Armstrong’s vicious satire…

The Independent UK

Succession finale theories: Our biggest predictions for the final episode

The Guardian - UK

Could Kendall die? Will Roman get a radio show? And who will win? All the questions Succession must answer

So many plot threads, so little time… As the final episode approaches, here are all the lingering issues the last ever outing must address

The Independent UK

Who will win Succession? Finale theories, from fratricide to Greg getting egged

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