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2025 might just mark the dawn of a new Pleistocene era—one where woolly mammoths roam the tundra once more. Colossal Biosciences, a leader in de-extinction science, has announced bold strides in artificial womb technology, aiming to see the birth of woolly mammoth calves within three years. Their work on restoring other iconic species, such as the Tasmanian tiger and the dodo, adds a fascinating layer to the ongoing dialogue about conservation, biodiversity, and humanity’s role in shaping ecosystems.
This story feels ripped from the pages of speculative fiction, reminiscent of worlds like Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time, where advanced biotechnology and ecology collide. Colossal’s vision invites us to imagine futures where ancient species walk among us, echoing themes explored in Becky Chambers’ A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Like the tea monk in Chambers’ tale, scientists may soon grapple with questions of coexistence and purpose as they reintroduce species into altered ecosystems.
While the prospect of artificial wombs might feel futuristic, it underscores a deeply grounded goal: repairing the ecological harm of the past. Whether we end up living in a reality more akin to Jurassic Park or The Broken Earth series by N.K. Jemisin remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: science fiction’s boldest ideas are becoming science fact.