Tag Archives: woolly mammoth

A 14,000-year-old tooth offers clues to the relationship between early Alaskans and woolly mammoths

Editor’s Note: Subscribe to CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. Early human settlements in what is now Alaska closely followed the movements of a female woolly mammoth that lived 14,000 years ago, according to a new study. During its lifetime, the animal ranged about… Read More »

Why is ‘resurrection biology’ gaining worldwide attention?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Resurrection biology, which attempts to bring a range of molecules and more complex organisms back to life, is gaining traction in laboratories around the world. This work is a far cry from the genetically modified… Read More »

How did scientists resurrect the past in 2023?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Resurrection biology, which attempts to bring a range of molecules and more complex organisms back to life, is gaining traction in laboratories around the world. This work is a far cry from the genetically modified… Read More »