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Colossal Biosciences has successfully hatched 26 chicks using 3D-printed artificial eggshells, a development they claim is a step towards de-extinction projects like the moa and dodo. Critics, however, question the scientific validity and purpose of these efforts, arguing that the resulting birds are merely genetically modified versions of existing species. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency and Chinese Academy of Sciences launched the Smile spacecraft to study Earth's magnetosphere and observe auroras. AI

China is exploring the use of coal waste as a source for critical metals like germanium, aluminium, lithium, and gallium. This approach leverages existing industrial infrastructure for coal processing and power generation. However, challenges remain due to the variability of coal composition, which affects the consistency of metal content in the resulting fly ash. AI