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<p>Vaporwave and synthwave are also influenced by cyberpunk. The former has been inspired by one of the messages of cyberpunk and is interpreted as a dystopian [ 119 ] critique of capitalism [ 120 ] in the vein of cyberpunk and the latter is more surface-level, inspired only by the aesthetic of cyberpunk as a nostalgic... | Vaporwave and synthwave are also influenced by cyberpunk. The former has been inspired by one of the messages of cyberpunk and is interpreted as a dystopian [ 119 ] critique of capitalism [ 120 ] in the vein of cyberpunk and the latter is more surface-level, inspired only by the aesthetic of cyberpunk as a nostalgic re... |
<p>Writers David Suzuki and Holly Dressel describe the cafes, brand-name stores and video arcades of the Center Potsdamer Platz in the Potsdamer Platz public square of Berlin, Germany, as "a vision of a cyberpunk, corporate urban future". [ 121 ]</p> | Writers David Suzuki and Holly Dressel describe the cafes, brand-name stores and video arcades of the Center Potsdamer Platz in the Potsdamer Platz public square of Berlin, Germany, as "a vision of a cyberpunk, corporate urban future". [ 121 ] |
<p>Several subcultures have been inspired by cyberpunk fiction. These include the cyberdelic counter culture of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Cyberdelic, whose adherents referred to themselves as "cyberpunks", attempted to blend the psychedelic art and drug movement with the technology of cyberculture. Early adherent... | Several subcultures have been inspired by cyberpunk fiction. These include the cyberdelic counter culture of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Cyberdelic, whose adherents referred to themselves as "cyberpunks", attempted to blend the psychedelic art and drug movement with the technology of cyberculture. Early adherents i... |
<p>Cybergoth is a fashion and dance subculture which draws its inspiration from cyberpunk fiction, as well as rave and Gothic subcultures. In addition, a distinct cyberpunk fashion of its own has emerged in recent years [ when? ] which rejects the raver and goth influences of cybergoth, and draws inspiration from urban... | Cybergoth is a fashion and dance subculture which draws its inspiration from cyberpunk fiction, as well as rave and Gothic subcultures. In addition, a distinct cyberpunk fashion of its own has emerged in recent years [ when? ] which rejects the raver and goth influences of cybergoth, and draws inspiration from urban st... |
<p>The Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong, demolished in 1994, is often referenced as the model cyberpunk/dystopian slum as, given its poor living conditions at the time coupled with the city's political, physical, and economic isolation has caused many in academia to be fascinated by the ingenuity of its spawning. [ 122... | The Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong, demolished in 1994, is often referenced as the model cyberpunk/dystopian slum as, given its poor living conditions at the time coupled with the city's political, physical, and economic isolation has caused many in academia to be fascinated by the ingenuity of its spawning. [ 122 ] |
<p>As a wider variety of writers began to work with cyberpunk concepts, new subgenres of science fiction emerged, some of which could be considered as playing off the cyberpunk label, others which could be considered as legitimate explorations into newer territory. These focused on technology and its social effects in ... | As a wider variety of writers began to work with cyberpunk concepts, new subgenres of science fiction emerged, some of which could be considered as playing off the cyberpunk label, others which could be considered as legitimate explorations into newer territory. These focused on technology and its social effects in dif... |
<p>Another subgenre is " biopunk " (cyberpunk themes dominated by biotechnology ) from the early 1990s, a derivative style building on biotechnology rather than informational technology. In these stories, people are changed in some way not by mechanical means, but by genetic manipulation.</p> | Another subgenre is " biopunk " (cyberpunk themes dominated by biotechnology ) from the early 1990s, a derivative style building on biotechnology rather than informational technology. In these stories, people are changed in some way not by mechanical means, but by genetic manipulation. |
<p>In the United States, the term "Cyberpunk" is a registered trademark owned by CD Projekt SA who obtained it from the previous owner R. Talsorian Games Inc. who originally registered it for its tabletop role-playing game. [ 124 ] R. Talsorian Games currently used the trademark under license from CD Projekt SA for the... | In the United States, the term "Cyberpunk" is a registered trademark owned by CD Projekt SA who obtained it from the previous owner R. Talsorian Games Inc. who originally registered it for its tabletop role-playing game. [ 124 ] R. Talsorian Games currently used the trademark under license from CD Projekt SA for the ta... |
<p>Within the European Union, the "Cyberpunk" trademark is owned by two parties: CD Projekt SA for "games and online gaming services" [ 126 ] (particularly for the video game adaptation of the former ) and by Sony Music for use outside games. [ 127 ]</p> | Within the European Union, the "Cyberpunk" trademark is owned by two parties: CD Projekt SA for "games and online gaming services" [ 126 ] (particularly for the video game adaptation of the former ) and by Sony Music for use outside games. [ 127 ] |
<p>De-extinction (also known as resurrection biology, or species revivalism ) is the process of human intervention to generate an organism that either resembles or is an extinct organism. [ 1 ] There are several ways to carry out the process of de-extinction. Cloning is the most widely proposed method, although genome ... | De-extinction (also known as resurrection biology, or species revivalism ) is the process of human intervention to generate an organism that either resembles or is an extinct organism. [ 1 ] There are several ways to carry out the process of de-extinction. Cloning is the most widely proposed method, although genome edi... |
<p>De-extinction as concept involving genetics traces back to the Nazi-era eco-fascist efforts "integral to recreating the mythical German landscape of ancient times, when the Aryan race was pure and unthreatened", [ 3 ] [ 4 ] but the term itself arose in the twentieth century "in response to a series of breakthroughs ... | De-extinction as concept involving genetics traces back to the Nazi-era eco-fascist efforts "integral to recreating the mythical German landscape of ancient times, when the Aryan race was pure and unthreatened", [ 3 ] [ 4 ] but the term itself arose in the twentieth century "in response to a series of breakthroughs in ... |
<p>Cloning is a commonly suggested method for the potential restoration of an extinct species. It can be done by extracting the nucleus from a preserved cell from the extinct species and swapping it into an egg, without a nucleus, of that species' nearest living relative. [ 6 ] The egg can then be inserted into a host ... | Cloning is a commonly suggested method for the potential restoration of an extinct species. It can be done by extracting the nucleus from a preserved cell from the extinct species and swapping it into an egg, without a nucleus, of that species' nearest living relative. [ 6 ] The egg can then be inserted into a host fro... |
<p>Genome editing has been rapidly advancing with the help of the CRISPR/Cas systems, particularly CRISPR/Cas9. The CRISPR/Cas9 system was originally discovered as part of the bacterial immune system. [ 9 ] Viral DNA that was injected into the bacterium became incorporated into the bacterial chromosome at specific regi... | Genome editing has been rapidly advancing with the help of the CRISPR/Cas systems, particularly CRISPR/Cas9. The CRISPR/Cas9 system was originally discovered as part of the bacterial immune system. [ 9 ] Viral DNA that was injected into the bacterium became incorporated into the bacterial chromosome at specific regions... |
<p>By using cells from a closely related species to the extinct species, genome editing can play a role in the de-extinction process. Germ cells may be edited directly, so that the egg and sperm produced by the extant parent species will produce offspring of the extinct species, or somatic cells may be edited and trans... | By using cells from a closely related species to the extinct species, genome editing can play a role in the de-extinction process. Germ cells may be edited directly, so that the egg and sperm produced by the extant parent species will produce offspring of the extinct species, or somatic cells may be edited and transfer... |
<p>Back breeding is a form of selective breeding. As opposed to breeding animals for a trait to advance the species in selective breeding, back breeding involves breeding animals for an ancestral characteristic that may not be seen throughout the species as frequently. [ 10 ] This method can recreate the traits of an e... | Back breeding is a form of selective breeding. As opposed to breeding animals for a trait to advance the species in selective breeding, back breeding involves breeding animals for an ancestral characteristic that may not be seen throughout the species as frequently. [ 10 ] This method can recreate the traits of an exti... |
<p>A natural process of de-extinction is iterative evolution. This occurs when a species becomes extinct, but then after some time a different species evolves into an almost identical creature. For example, the Aldabra rail was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Aldabra. It had evolved some time in the past ... | A natural process of de-extinction is iterative evolution. This occurs when a species becomes extinct, but then after some time a different species evolves into an almost identical creature. For example, the Aldabra rail was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Aldabra. It had evolved some time in the past fro... |
<h3>Herbarium specimens for de-extincting plants</h3> | Herbarium specimens for de-extincting plants |
<p>Not all extinct plants have herbarium specimens that contain seeds. Of those that do, there is ongoing discussion on how to coax barely alive embryos back to life. [ 13 ] Generally, plant material is better conserved than animal tissue. This means that if seeds are preserved, germination can produce living offspring... | Not all extinct plants have herbarium specimens that contain seeds. Of those that do, there is ongoing discussion on how to coax barely alive embryos back to life. [ 13 ] Generally, plant material is better conserved than animal tissue. This means that if seeds are preserved, germination can produce living offspring th... |
<h3>In-vitro fertilisation and artificial insemination</h3> | In-vitro fertilisation and artificial insemination |
<p>In-vitro fertilisation and artificial insemination are assisted reproduction technology commonly used to treat infertility in humans. However, it has usage as a viable option for de-extinction in cases of functional extinction where all remaining individuals are of the same sex, incapable of naturally reproducing, o... | In-vitro fertilisation and artificial insemination are assisted reproduction technology commonly used to treat infertility in humans. However, it has usage as a viable option for de-extinction in cases of functional extinction where all remaining individuals are of the same sex, incapable of naturally reproducing, or s... |
<p>The technologies being developed for de-extinction could lead to large advances in various fields:</p> | The technologies being developed for de-extinction could lead to large advances in various fields: |
<p>Prioritising de-extinction could lead to the improvement of current conservation strategies. Conservation measures would initially be necessary in order to reintroduce a species into the ecosystem, until the revived population can sustain itself in the wild. [ 19 ] Reintroduction of an extinct species could also hel... | Prioritising de-extinction could lead to the improvement of current conservation strategies. Conservation measures would initially be necessary in order to reintroduce a species into the ecosystem, until the revived population can sustain itself in the wild. [ 19 ] Reintroduction of an extinct species could also help i... |
<p>The reintroduction of extinct species could have a negative impact on existing species and their ecosystem. The extinct species' ecological niche may have been filled in its former habitat, thus making them an invasive species. This could lead to the extinction of other species due to competition for food or other c... | The reintroduction of extinct species could have a negative impact on existing species and their ecosystem. The extinct species' ecological niche may have been filled in its former habitat, thus making them an invasive species. This could lead to the extinction of other species due to competition for food or other comp... |
<p>Or, if a species is reintroduced into an environment with disease for which it has no immunity, the reintroduced species could be wiped out by a disease that current species can survive.</p> | Or, if a species is reintroduced into an environment with disease for which it has no immunity, the reintroduced species could be wiped out by a disease that current species can survive. |
<p>De-extinction is also a very expensive process. Bringing back one species can cost millions of dollars. The money for de-extinction would most likely come from current conservation efforts. These efforts could be weakened if funding is taken from conservation and put into de-extinction. This would mean that critical... | De-extinction is also a very expensive process. Bringing back one species can cost millions of dollars. The money for de-extinction would most likely come from current conservation efforts. These efforts could be weakened if funding is taken from conservation and put into de-extinction. This would mean that critically ... |
<p>De-extinction also presents serious ethical challenges, particularly if applied to species with high cognitive abilities such as Neanderthals. If such beings were recreated, they might possess capacities for suffering and self-awareness, raising difficult questions about their rights and moral status. Without clear ... | De-extinction also presents serious ethical challenges, particularly if applied to species with high cognitive abilities such as Neanderthals. If such beings were recreated, they might possess capacities for suffering and self-awareness, raising difficult questions about their rights and moral status. Without clear leg... |
<h2>Current candidate species for de-extinction</h2> | Current candidate species for de-extinction |
<p>The aurochs ( Bos primigenius ) was widespread across Eurasia, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent during the Pleistocene, but only the European aurochs ( B. p. primigenius ) survived into historical times. [ 26 ] This species is heavily featured in European cave paintings, such as Lascaux and Chauvet Cave in ... | The aurochs ( Bos primigenius ) was widespread across Eurasia, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent during the Pleistocene, but only the European aurochs ( B. p. primigenius ) survived into historical times. [ 26 ] This species is heavily featured in European cave paintings, such as Lascaux and Chauvet Cave in Fra... |
<p>However, because the aurochs is ancestral to most modern cattle breeds, it is possible for it to be brought back through selective or back breeding. The first attempt at this was by Heinz and Lutz Heck using modern cattle breeds, which resulted in the creation of Heck cattle. This breed has been introduced to nature... | However, because the aurochs is ancestral to most modern cattle breeds, it is possible for it to be brought back through selective or back breeding. The first attempt at this was by Heinz and Lutz Heck using modern cattle breeds, which resulted in the creation of Heck cattle. This breed has been introduced to nature pr... |
<p>A competing project to recreate the aurochs is the Uruz Project by the True Nature Foundation, which aims to recreate the aurochs by a more efficient breeding strategy using genome editing, in order to decrease the number of generations of breeding needed and the ability to quickly eliminate undesired traits from th... | A competing project to recreate the aurochs is the Uruz Project by the True Nature Foundation, which aims to recreate the aurochs by a more efficient breeding strategy using genome editing, in order to decrease the number of generations of breeding needed and the ability to quickly eliminate undesired traits from the p... |
<p>In 2026, these animals will be reintroduced to parts of the Scottish Highlands. [ 34 ]</p> | In 2026, these animals will be reintroduced to parts of the Scottish Highlands. [ 34 ] |
<p>Moa ( Dinornithiformes ) were an order of flightless birds native to New Zealand. Following the arrival of the Māori people to New Zealand, all nine species were hunted to extinction by the 1400s. [ 35 ] There are two active projects for species within this order; the bush moa (Anomalopteryx didiformis) and the Sout... | Moa ( Dinornithiformes ) were an order of flightless birds native to New Zealand. Following the arrival of the Māori people to New Zealand, all nine species were hunted to extinction by the 1400s. [ 35 ] There are two active projects for species within this order; the bush moa (Anomalopteryx didiformis) and the South I... |
<p>The biggest problems with the project are that an "artificial egg" would be the only way to conceive a living animal, as even the smaller moa eggs are sufficiently larger than the those of the common ostrich. Additionally, moa diverged from the two proposed living relatives 60 million years ago respectively, meaning... | The biggest problems with the project are that an "artificial egg" would be the only way to conceive a living animal, as even the smaller moa eggs are sufficiently larger than the those of the common ostrich. Additionally, moa diverged from the two proposed living relatives 60 million years ago respectively, meaning th... |
<p>There have been attempts to recreate the dire wolf ( Aenocyon dirus ) in modern times. The first is a project called the Dire Wolf Project, a project begun in 1988 that aims to revive the species through backbreeding of domestic dogs, similar to the Quagga project. However, this project is not based in scientific me... | There have been attempts to recreate the dire wolf ( Aenocyon dirus ) in modern times. The first is a project called the Dire Wolf Project, a project begun in 1988 that aims to revive the species through backbreeding of domestic dogs, similar to the Quagga project. However, this project is not based in scientific metho... |
<p>In April 2025, Colossal Biosciences showcased three genetically modified wolf pups with the characteristics of the dire wolf: six-month-old males Romulus and Remus and two-month-old female Khaleesi. In-house scientists at Colossal analyzed the dire wolf genome, extracted from two ancient samples – a 13,000-year-old ... | In April 2025, Colossal Biosciences showcased three genetically modified wolf pups with the characteristics of the dire wolf: six-month-old males Romulus and Remus and two-month-old female Khaleesi. In-house scientists at Colossal analyzed the dire wolf genome, extracted from two ancient samples – a 13,000-year-old too... |
<p>The dodo ( Raphus cucullatus ) was a flightless pigeon endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Due to various factors such as the inability to feel fear caused by isolation from significant predators, predation invasive species such as pigs, dogs, cats, rats, and crab-eating macaques, competition for... | The dodo ( Raphus cucullatus ) was a flightless pigeon endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Due to various factors such as the inability to feel fear caused by isolation from significant predators, predation invasive species such as pigs, dogs, cats, rats, and crab-eating macaques, competition for fo... |
<p>In September 2025, Colossal announced that they had successfully cultivated primordial germ cells of the rock dove; a feat previously only achieved in chickens and geese [ 49 ], as a proof-of-concept in cultivating and genetically modifying the PGCs of the dodo's closest living relative: the Nicobar pigeon. [ 50 ]</... | In September 2025, Colossal announced that they had successfully cultivated primordial germ cells of the rock dove; a feat previously only achieved in chickens and geese [ 49 ], as a proof-of-concept in cultivating and genetically modifying the PGCs of the dodo's closest living relative: the Nicobar pigeon. [ 50 ] |
<p>The heath hen (Tympanuchus cupido cupido) was a subspecies of greater prairie chicken endemic to the heathland barrens of coastal North America. It is even speculated that the pilgrims ' first Thanksgiving featured this bird as the main course instead of wild turkey. [ 51 ] Due to overhunting caused by its perceived... | The heath hen (Tympanuchus cupido cupido) was a subspecies of greater prairie chicken endemic to the heathland barrens of coastal North America. It is even speculated that the pilgrims ' first Thanksgiving featured this bird as the main course instead of wild turkey. [ 51 ] Due to overhunting caused by its perceived ab... |
<p>The ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) is the largest woodpecker native to the United States, with an endemic subspecies in Cuba. The species numbers have declined since the late 1800s due to logging and hunting. [ 56 ] Similarly to the northern white rhinoceros, the ivory-billed woodpecker may not be... | The ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) is the largest woodpecker native to the United States, with an endemic subspecies in Cuba. The species numbers have declined since the late 1800s due to logging and hunting. [ 56 ] Similarly to the northern white rhinoceros, the ivory-billed woodpecker may not be co... |
<p>The Maclear's rat ( Rattus macleari ), also known as the Christmas Island rat, was a large rat endemic to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. It is believed Maclear's rat might have been responsible for keeping the population of Christmas Island red crab in check. It is thought that the accidental introduction of ... | The Maclear's rat ( Rattus macleari ), also known as the Christmas Island rat, was a large rat endemic to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. It is believed Maclear's rat might have been responsible for keeping the population of Christmas Island red crab in check. It is thought that the accidental introduction of bla... |
<p>The northern white rhinoceros or northern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is a subspecies of the white rhinoceros endemic to East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Due to widespread and uncontrollable poaching and civil warfare in their former range, the subspecies' numbers dropped quickly over the c... | The northern white rhinoceros or northern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is a subspecies of the white rhinoceros endemic to East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Due to widespread and uncontrollable poaching and civil warfare in their former range, the subspecies' numbers dropped quickly over the cour... |
<p>The passenger pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius ) numbered in the billions before being wiped out due to unsustainable commercial hunting and habitat loss during the early 20th century. The non-profit Revive & Restore obtained DNA from the passenger pigeon from museum specimens and skins; however, this DNA is degraded... | The passenger pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius ) numbered in the billions before being wiped out due to unsustainable commercial hunting and habitat loss during the early 20th century. The non-profit Revive & Restore obtained DNA from the passenger pigeon from museum specimens and skins; however, this DNA is degraded be... |
<p>In this sense, the de-extinct passenger pigeon would not be genetically identical to the extinct passenger pigeon, but it would have the same traits. In 2015, the de-extinct passenger pigeon hybrid was forecast ready for captive breeding by 2025 and released into the wild by 2030. [ 68 ] In October 2024, Revive & Re... | In this sense, the de-extinct passenger pigeon would not be genetically identical to the extinct passenger pigeon, but it would have the same traits. In 2015, the de-extinct passenger pigeon hybrid was forecast ready for captive breeding by 2025 and released into the wild by 2030. [ 68 ] In October 2024, Revive & Resto... |
<p>The quagga ( Equus quagga quagga ) is a subspecies of the plains zebra that was distinct in that it was striped on its face and upper torso, but its rear abdomen was a solid brown. It was native to South Africa, but was wiped out in the wild due to overhunting for sport, and the last individual died in 1883 in the A... | The quagga ( Equus quagga quagga ) is a subspecies of the plains zebra that was distinct in that it was striped on its face and upper torso, but its rear abdomen was a solid brown. It was native to South Africa, but was wiped out in the wild due to overhunting for sport, and the last individual died in 1883 in the Amst... |
<p>It also aims to release these animals onto the western Cape once an animal that fully resembles the quagga is achieved, which could have the benefit of eradicating introduced species of trees such as the Brazilian pepper tree, Tipuana tipu, Acacia saligna, bugweed, camphor tree, stone pine, cluster pine, weeping wil... | It also aims to release these animals onto the western Cape once an animal that fully resembles the quagga is achieved, which could have the benefit of eradicating introduced species of trees such as the Brazilian pepper tree, Tipuana tipu, Acacia saligna, bugweed, camphor tree, stone pine, cluster pine, weeping willow... |
<p>The Steller's sea cow was a sirenian endemic to Bering Sea between Russia and the United States but had a much larger range during the Pleistocene. First described by Georg Wilhelm Steller in 1741, it was hunted to extinction 27 years later due to its buoyancy making it an easy target for humans hunting it for its m... | The Steller's sea cow was a sirenian endemic to Bering Sea between Russia and the United States but had a much larger range during the Pleistocene. First described by Georg Wilhelm Steller in 1741, it was hunted to extinction 27 years later due to its buoyancy making it an easy target for humans hunting it for its meat... |
<p>The thylacine ( Thylacinus cynocephalus ), commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger, was native to the Australian mainland, Tasmania and New Guinea. It is believed to have become extinct in the 20th century. The thylacine had become extremely rare or extinct on the Australian mainland before British settlement of the c... | The thylacine ( Thylacinus cynocephalus ), commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger, was native to the Australian mainland, Tasmania and New Guinea. It is believed to have become extinct in the 20th century. The thylacine had become extremely rare or extinct on the Australian mainland before British settlement of the cont... |
<p>In December 2017, it was announced in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution that the full nuclear genome of the thylacine had been successfully sequenced, marking the completion of the critical first step toward de-extinction that began in 2008, with the extraction of the DNA samples from the preserved pouch spec... | In December 2017, it was announced in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution that the full nuclear genome of the thylacine had been successfully sequenced, marking the completion of the critical first step toward de-extinction that began in 2008, with the extraction of the DNA samples from the preserved pouch specime... |
<p>In August 2022, the University of Melbourne and Colossal Biosciences announced a partnership to accelerate de-extinction of the thylacine via genetic modification of one of its closest living relatives, the fat-tailed dunnart. [ 80 ] In October 2024, Colossal claimed to have reconstructed a 99.9% complete genome of ... | In August 2022, the University of Melbourne and Colossal Biosciences announced a partnership to accelerate de-extinction of the thylacine via genetic modification of one of its closest living relatives, the fat-tailed dunnart. [ 80 ] In October 2024, Colossal claimed to have reconstructed a 99.9% complete genome of the... |
<p>The existence of preserved soft tissue remains and DNA from woolly mammoths ( Mammuthus primigenius ) has led to the idea that the species could be recreated by scientific means. Two methods have been proposed to achieve this:</p> | The existence of preserved soft tissue remains and DNA from woolly mammoths ( Mammuthus primigenius ) has led to the idea that the species could be recreated by scientific means. Two methods have been proposed to achieve this: |
<p>The first would be to use the cloning process; [ 83 ] however, even the most intact mammoth samples have had little usable DNA because of their conditions of preservation. There is not enough DNA intact to guide the production of an embryo. [ 84 ] The second method would involve artificially inseminating an elephant... | The first would be to use the cloning process; [ 83 ] however, even the most intact mammoth samples have had little usable DNA because of their conditions of preservation. There is not enough DNA intact to guide the production of an embryo. [ 84 ] The second method would involve artificially inseminating an elephant eg... |
<p>In 2008, a Japanese team found usable DNA in the brains of mice that had been frozen for 16 years. They hope to use similar methods to find usable mammoth DNA. [ 87 ] In 2011, Japanese scientists announced plans to clone mammoths within six years. [ 88 ]</p> | In 2008, a Japanese team found usable DNA in the brains of mice that had been frozen for 16 years. They hope to use similar methods to find usable mammoth DNA. [ 87 ] In 2011, Japanese scientists announced plans to clone mammoths within six years. [ 88 ] |
<p>In March 2014, the Russian Association of Medical Anthropologists reported that blood recovered from a frozen mammoth carcass in 2013 would now provide a good opportunity for cloning the woolly mammoth. [ 85 ] Another way to create a living woolly mammoth would be to migrate genes from the mammoth genome into the ge... | In March 2014, the Russian Association of Medical Anthropologists reported that blood recovered from a frozen mammoth carcass in 2013 would now provide a good opportunity for cloning the woolly mammoth. [ 85 ] Another way to create a living woolly mammoth would be to migrate genes from the mammoth genome into the genes... |
<p>George Church has hypothesized the positive effects of bringing back the extinct woolly mammoth would have on the environment, such as the potential for reversing some of the damage caused by global warming. [ 92 ] He and his fellow researchers predict that mammoths would eat the dead grass allowing the sun to reach... | George Church has hypothesized the positive effects of bringing back the extinct woolly mammoth would have on the environment, such as the potential for reversing some of the damage caused by global warming. [ 92 ] He and his fellow researchers predict that mammoths would eat the dead grass allowing the sun to reach th... |
<p>In March 2025, Colossal Biosciences, a startup founded by George Church with funding from Ben Lamm announced the birth of woolly mice. These mice, while they do not contain almost any mammoth genetic information – most of the edited genes are known mice fur genetic variants, and not woolly mammoth variants [ 94 ] [ ... | In March 2025, Colossal Biosciences, a startup founded by George Church with funding from Ben Lamm announced the birth of woolly mice. These mice, while they do not contain almost any mammoth genetic information – most of the edited genes are known mice fur genetic variants, and not woolly mammoth variants [ 94 ] [ 95 ... |
<p>The Yangtze giant softshell turtle ( Rafetus swinhoei) is a softshell turtle endemic to China and Vietnam and is possibly the largest living freshwater turtle. Due to various factors such as habitat loss, wildlife trafficking, trophy hunting, and the Vietnam War, the species population has been reduced to only three... | The Yangtze giant softshell turtle ( Rafetus swinhoei) is a softshell turtle endemic to China and Vietnam and is possibly the largest living freshwater turtle. Due to various factors such as habitat loss, wildlife trafficking, trophy hunting, and the Vietnam War, the species population has been reduced to only three ma... |
<p>Despite efforts to breed the turtles naturally, the eggs laid by the final known female were all infertile and unviable. In May 2015, artificial insemination was performed for the first time in the species. [ 99 ] In July of the same year, the female laid 89 eggs, but like all previous natural attempts, they were al... | Despite efforts to breed the turtles naturally, the eggs laid by the final known female were all infertile and unviable. In May 2015, artificial insemination was performed for the first time in the species. [ 99 ] In July of the same year, the female laid 89 eggs, but like all previous natural attempts, they were all u... |
<h2>Further species considered for de-extinction</h2> | Further species considered for de-extinction |
<p>A "De-extinction Task Force" was established in April 2014 under the auspices of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) and charged with drafting a set of Guiding Principles on Creating Proxies of Extinct Species for Conservation Benefit to position the IUCN SSC on the rapidly emerging technological feasibility of cr... | A "De-extinction Task Force" was established in April 2014 under the auspices of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) and charged with drafting a set of Guiding Principles on Creating Proxies of Extinct Species for Conservation Benefit to position the IUCN SSC on the rapidly emerging technological feasibility of creat... |
<p>The Judean date palm is a cultivar of date palm native to the historical area Judea, believed to have become extinct around the 15th century as a result of climate change and human activity in the region. [ 138 ]</p> | The Judean date palm is a cultivar of date palm native to the historical area Judea, believed to have become extinct around the 15th century as a result of climate change and human activity in the region. [ 138 ] |
<p>In 2005, preserved seeds recovered during excavations of Herod the Great's palace in the 1960s were given to Sarah Sallon of Bar-Ilan University, who had proposed germinating the ancient seeds. [ 139 ] Sallon then challenged her colleague, Elaine Solowey of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture at the Arava Institu... | In 2005, preserved seeds recovered during excavations of Herod the Great's palace in the 1960s were given to Sarah Sallon of Bar-Ilan University, who had proposed germinating the ancient seeds. [ 139 ] Sallon then challenged her colleague, Elaine Solowey of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture at the Arava Institute ... |
<p>The first plant to grow was named Methuselah, after Lamech's father, the oldest man mentioned in the Bible. Early plans in 2012 proposed crossbreeding the male plant with what was then thought to be its closest living relative, the Hayani date of Egypt, to produce fruit by 2022. Subsequent germination efforts, howev... | The first plant to grow was named Methuselah, after Lamech's father, the oldest man mentioned in the Bible. Early plans in 2012 proposed crossbreeding the male plant with what was then thought to be its closest living relative, the Hayani date of Egypt, to produce fruit by 2022. Subsequent germination efforts, however,... |
<p>In June 2021, one of the female plants, Hannah, produced the first dates grown from an ancient Judean date palm lineage in millennia. The revived plants are currently cultivated at a Kibbutz in Ketura, Israel. [ 142 ] [ better source needed ]</p> | In June 2021, one of the female plants, Hannah, produced the first dates grown from an ancient Judean date palm lineage in millennia. The revived plants are currently cultivated at a Kibbutz in Ketura, Israel. [ 142 ] [ better source needed ] |
<p>The Floreana giant tortoise ( Chelonoidis niger niger ) is a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise once endemic to Floreana Island, Ecuador. It is believed to have gone extinct by around 1850 due to overexploitation and habitat degradation, along with predation by invasive species such as feral livestock, rodents, and st... | The Floreana giant tortoise ( Chelonoidis niger niger ) is a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise once endemic to Floreana Island, Ecuador. It is believed to have gone extinct by around 1850 due to overexploitation and habitat degradation, along with predation by invasive species such as feral livestock, rodents, and stray... |
<p>In 2012, hybrids of Floreana tortoises and the Volcán Wolf lineage were identified on Isabela Island. [ 144 ] These animals were likely transported to the island or left there in the early 19th century, where they interbred with native tortoises.</p> | In 2012, hybrids of Floreana tortoises and the Volcán Wolf lineage were identified on Isabela Island. [ 144 ] These animals were likely transported to the island or left there in the early 19th century, where they interbred with native tortoises. |
<p>A breeding programme launched in 2017 aims to restore the subspecies by selectively back-breeding these hybrids to recover Floreana genetic traits. [ 145 ] As of 2025, more than 400 Floreana giant tortoises have been hatched on Santa Cruz Island, with plans to release them onto Floreana Island once invasive species ... | A breeding programme launched in 2017 aims to restore the subspecies by selectively back-breeding these hybrids to recover Floreana genetic traits. [ 145 ] As of 2025, more than 400 Floreana giant tortoises have been hatched on Santa Cruz Island, with plans to release them onto Floreana Island once invasive species are... |
<p>However, the IUCN has not updated the subspecies' conservation status, as no genetically pure individuals were known at the time of its 2017 assessment, and the re-established population has not yet reproduced naturally in the wild. [ 148 ]</p> | However, the IUCN has not updated the subspecies' conservation status, as no genetically pure individuals were known at the time of its 2017 assessment, and the re-established population has not yet reproduced naturally in the wild. [ 148 ] |
<p>In 2010, Sarah Sallon of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies germinated a seed recovered in 1986 from excavations in a cave in the northern Judean Desert. The resulting plant, named Sheba, reached maturity in 2024 and is believed to represent an entirely new species of Commiphora. The research team suggest... | In 2010, Sarah Sallon of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies germinated a seed recovered in 1986 from excavations in a cave in the northern Judean Desert. The resulting plant, named Sheba, reached maturity in 2024 and is believed to represent an entirely new species of Commiphora. The research team suggests t... |
<p>The York groundsel is a species of Senecio first identified in York, England in 1979 and last observed in the wild in 1991. [ 151 ] A survey by the UK government advisory body Natural England later confirmed the species had gone extinct by 2000, with weedkiller use identified as a contributing factor. [ 152 ]</p> | The York groundsel is a species of Senecio first identified in York, England in 1979 and last observed in the wild in 1991. [ 151 ] A survey by the UK government advisory body Natural England later confirmed the species had gone extinct by 2000, with weedkiller use identified as a contributing factor. [ 152 ] |
<p>Seeds preserved in the Millennium Seed Bank were successfully germinated and the plant was reintroduced to York in 2023, marking the first documented case of an extinct species being revived and returned to its native habitat. [ 151 ]</p> | Seeds preserved in the Millennium Seed Bank were successfully germinated and the plant was reintroduced to York in 2023, marking the first documented case of an extinct species being revived and returned to its native habitat. [ 151 ] |
<p>The Montreal melon —also called the Montreal market muskmelon, Montreal nutmeg melon, and in French melon de Montréal ("Melon of/from Montreal")—is a Canadian melon cultivar traditionally grown in the Montreal region. Once considered a delicacy along the east coast of North America, it vanished from farms and was be... | The Montreal melon —also called the Montreal market muskmelon, Montreal nutmeg melon, and in French melon de Montréal ("Melon of/from Montreal")—is a Canadian melon cultivar traditionally grown in the Montreal region. Once considered a delicacy along the east coast of North America, it vanished from farms and was belie... |
<p>In 1996, seeds were found in a seed bank in Iowa, leading to the melon's successful reintroduction by local gardeners within its historical growing area. [ 153 ] [ 154 ]</p> | In 1996, seeds were found in a seed bank in Iowa, leading to the melon's successful reintroduction by local gardeners within its historical growing area. [ 153 ] [ 154 ] |
<p>Digital ecology is a science about the interdependence of digital systems and the natural environment. [ 2 ] This field of study looks at the methods in which digital technologies are changing the way how people interact with the environment, as well as how these technologies affects the environment itself. It is a ... | Digital ecology is a science about the interdependence of digital systems and the natural environment. [ 2 ] This field of study looks at the methods in which digital technologies are changing the way how people interact with the environment, as well as how these technologies affects the environment itself. It is a bra... |
<p>Digital ecology can also be used to denote the use of technology in the study of ecological systems and processing, examining how technological developments aid in the collection, analysis and management of ecological data. [ 5 ] Important fields in this aspect of digital ecology include the development of drone tec... | Digital ecology can also be used to denote the use of technology in the study of ecological systems and processing, examining how technological developments aid in the collection, analysis and management of ecological data. [ 5 ] Important fields in this aspect of digital ecology include the development of drone techno... |
<h2>Negative impact on the environment</h2> | Negative impact on the environment |
<p>One of the main areas of focus in digital ecology is the impact of electronic waste, or e-waste. As more and more devices become obsolete and are replaced with newer models, the amount of e-waste being produced is increasing at an alarming rate. This e-waste often ends up in landfills, where it can leach harmful che... | One of the main areas of focus in digital ecology is the impact of electronic waste, or e-waste. As more and more devices become obsolete and are replaced with newer models, the amount of e-waste being produced is increasing at an alarming rate. This e-waste often ends up in landfills, where it can leach harmful chemic... |
<p>Another aspect of digital ecology is the energy consumption of digital technologies and the digital pollution in causes. The production and use of digital devices requires significant amounts of energy, and as the demand for these devices increases, so does the amount of energy required to meet this demand.. The tot... | Another aspect of digital ecology is the energy consumption of digital technologies and the digital pollution in causes. The production and use of digital devices requires significant amounts of energy, and as the demand for these devices increases, so does the amount of energy required to meet this demand.. The total ... |
<p>Technology users contribute to digital pollution on a daily basis, which include energy-inefficient electronics, unnecessary charging of electronic devices, [ 9 ] and electronic waste. [ 10 ]</p> | Technology users contribute to digital pollution on a daily basis, which include energy-inefficient electronics, unnecessary charging of electronic devices, [ 9 ] and electronic waste. [ 10 ] |
<h2>Positive impact on the environment</h2> | Positive impact on the environment |
<p>Despite the environmental impact of electronic devices and data centers, digital technologies positively impact the environment in a variety of ways: [ 11 ]</p> | Despite the environmental impact of electronic devices and data centers, digital technologies positively impact the environment in a variety of ways: [ 11 ] |
<p>Flyover is a feature on Apple Maps that allows users to view select areas in a 3D setting. Flyover also formerly allowed users to take "tours" of these locations through the City Tours feature, showcasing various landmarks in the area, however this feature was removed in 2025. Imagery is provided through the use of ... | Flyover is a feature on Apple Maps that allows users to view select areas in a 3D setting. Flyover also formerly allowed users to take "tours" of these locations through the City Tours feature, showcasing various landmarks in the area, however this feature was removed in 2025. Imagery is provided through the use of pla... |
<p>Initially founded in 2012, along with Apple Maps itself, Flyover has expanded from its initial 10 locations in the US and Europe to now include over 300 cities, landmarks, and parks across all six inhabited continents through a series of multiple expansions, notably in 2014, 2019 and 2024. Upon release, Flyover was ... | Initially founded in 2012, along with Apple Maps itself, Flyover has expanded from its initial 10 locations in the US and Europe to now include over 300 cities, landmarks, and parks across all six inhabited continents through a series of multiple expansions, notably in 2014, 2019 and 2024. Upon release, Flyover was cri... |
<p>Similarly to Google Earth, the implementation of Flyover has been prevented in certain areas primarily due to security concerns over the collection of data in sensitive locations, notably in Norway in 2012.</p> | Similarly to Google Earth, the implementation of Flyover has been prevented in certain areas primarily due to security concerns over the collection of data in sensitive locations, notably in Norway in 2012. |
<p>In anticipation of the creation of a 3D mapping service that would eventually become Maps, Apple acquired Poly9, a Canadian 3D mapping company, in mid-2010, two years before launching Flyover. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Poly9, like Apple, was an early competitor to Google Earth, containing similar features to the company, particul... | In anticipation of the creation of a 3D mapping service that would eventually become Maps, Apple acquired Poly9, a Canadian 3D mapping company, in mid-2010, two years before launching Flyover. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Poly9, like Apple, was an early competitor to Google Earth, containing similar features to the company, particularl... |
<p>[ 12 ] The acquisition of both companies led to speculation that Apple would create a mapping service separate from Google Maps, as well as a mapping service which could compete with Google Earth. [ 5 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ]</p> | [ 12 ] The acquisition of both companies led to speculation that Apple would create a mapping service separate from Google Maps, as well as a mapping service which could compete with Google Earth. [ 5 ] [ 13 ] [ 14 ] |
<p>Flyover was announced along with Apple Maps at the 2012 World Wide Developers Conference, and both were released in September 2012. [ 15 ] Upon release, Flyover was only available in the iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and the 3rd generation iPad. [ 16 ] The 10 initial cities that first received Flyover were Chicago, Copenhagen, ... | Flyover was announced along with Apple Maps at the 2012 World Wide Developers Conference, and both were released in September 2012. [ 15 ] Upon release, Flyover was only available in the iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and the 3rd generation iPad. [ 16 ] The 10 initial cities that first received Flyover were Chicago, Copenhagen, Las... |
<p>In 2013, Flyover was added to Paris in May, as well as to smaller cities such as Indianapolis and Baltimore, totaling 16 cities in the United States, Germany, Canada, France and the UK, alongside coverage being expanded in several existing areas. [ 22 ] [ 23 ] [ 24 ] In addition, Flyover was also added to London, Ba... | In 2013, Flyover was added to Paris in May, as well as to smaller cities such as Indianapolis and Baltimore, totaling 16 cities in the United States, Germany, Canada, France and the UK, alongside coverage being expanded in several existing areas. [ 22 ] [ 23 ] [ 24 ] In addition, Flyover was also added to London, Barce... |
<p>Flyover was added to several cities and national parks in New Zealand, France, the United States, South Africa, Sweden and Japan, including Cape Town and two Arizona National Parks in 2014, [ 30 ] with Marseille, the second-largest city in France receiving Flyover coverage later in the year as well and Aix-en-Proven... | Flyover was added to several cities and national parks in New Zealand, France, the United States, South Africa, Sweden and Japan, including Cape Town and two Arizona National Parks in 2014, [ 30 ] with Marseille, the second-largest city in France receiving Flyover coverage later in the year as well and Aix-en-Provence.... |
<p>[ 37 ] In December, Flyover was added to the cities of Strasbourg, Dijon, Millau, Turin, Rotterdam, Malmö, Avignon, Biarritz and Perpignan. [ 38 ] [ 39 ]</p> | [ 37 ] In December, Flyover was added to the cities of Strasbourg, Dijon, Millau, Turin, Rotterdam, Malmö, Avignon, Biarritz and Perpignan. [ 38 ] [ 39 ] |
<p>Flyover was added to over 20 cities and locations in 2015 in various cities mostly across the US and Western Europe, including Canberra and Venice. [ 40 ] [ 41 ] [ 42 ] Flyover was also added to Budapest, in Hungary [ 43 ] and Prague in the Czech Republic later in the year. [ 44 ] In Italy, the cities of Florence an... | Flyover was added to over 20 cities and locations in 2015 in various cities mostly across the US and Western Europe, including Canberra and Venice. [ 40 ] [ 41 ] [ 42 ] Flyover was also added to Budapest, in Hungary [ 43 ] and Prague in the Czech Republic later in the year. [ 44 ] In Italy, the cities of Florence and G... |
<p>[ 50 ] In April, Flyover was added to 20 locations around the world, those being Arches National Park, Badajoz, Bari, Belfast, Canberra, Chambord, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chichen Itza, Coimbra, Culiacán, Durban, Huelva, Le Mans, Mont Saint-Michel, Montpellier, Nelson, Nîmes, Paestum, Reims and Teotihuacán. [ 51 ] Flyov... | [ 50 ] In April, Flyover was added to 20 locations around the world, those being Arches National Park, Badajoz, Bari, Belfast, Canberra, Chambord, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chichen Itza, Coimbra, Culiacán, Durban, Huelva, Le Mans, Mont Saint-Michel, Montpellier, Nelson, Nîmes, Paestum, Reims and Teotihuacán. [ 51 ] Flyover ... |
<p>In February 2016, Apple was added Flyover to 20 additional locations in Australia, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Japan, South Africa, Italy, Austria, Australia and the Virgin Islands, those being Adelaide, Amiens, La Rochelle, Nantes, Toulouse, Berne, Bremen, Columbus, Louisville, South Bend... | In February 2016, Apple was added Flyover to 20 additional locations in Australia, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, the Netherlands, Japan, South Africa, Italy, Austria, Australia and the Virgin Islands, those being Adelaide, Amiens, La Rochelle, Nantes, Toulouse, Berne, Bremen, Columbus, Louisville, South Bend, S... |
<p>January 2019 saw one of Apple's largest Flyover expansions, with the feature being added to 51 cities in France, Japan, the United States, and others, including Albuquerque, Cincinnati and Key West as well as the entirety of the nation of Monaco. [ 56 ] [ 57 ]</p> | January 2019 saw one of Apple's largest Flyover expansions, with the feature being added to 51 cities in France, Japan, the United States, and others, including Albuquerque, Cincinnati and Key West as well as the entirety of the nation of Monaco. [ 56 ] [ 57 ] |
<p>In September 2020, Flyover was added to the city of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. [ 58 ] [ 59 ] In June 2022, Flyover was added to Vienna in Austria. [ 60 ]</p> | In September 2020, Flyover was added to the city of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. [ 58 ] [ 59 ] In June 2022, Flyover was added to Vienna in Austria. [ 60 ] |
<p>Another major rollout of Flyover occurred in 2024, with dozens of cities across North America, Australia, and Europe receiving the feature, including Washington D.C., [ 61 ] Kansas City, [ 62 ] and Brisbane, [ 63 ] as well as smaller cities, including Chattanooga, Birmingham, Alabama and St. George. [ 64 ]</p> | Another major rollout of Flyover occurred in 2024, with dozens of cities across North America, Australia, and Europe receiving the feature, including Washington D.C., [ 61 ] Kansas City, [ 62 ] and Brisbane, [ 63 ] as well as smaller cities, including Chattanooga, Birmingham, Alabama and St. George. [ 64 ] |
<p>These updates continued into 2025, with Lisbon, Frankfurt and several other cities receiving Flyover. [ 65 ] In July 2025, Flyover was added to the cities of Brasília and Ouro Preto in Brazil, marking the first Brazilian and the first South American cities to receive Flyover. [ 66 ] In September, Le Havre and Dunkir... | These updates continued into 2025, with Lisbon, Frankfurt and several other cities receiving Flyover. [ 65 ] In July 2025, Flyover was added to the cities of Brasília and Ouro Preto in Brazil, marking the first Brazilian and the first South American cities to receive Flyover. [ 66 ] In September, Le Havre and Dunkirk r... |
<p>In January 2026, Flyover was added to the cities of Caen in France and Wolfsburg in Germany, [ 72 ] as well as the cities of Belo Horizonte in Brazil and Nijmegen in the Netherlands later that month. [ 73 ] In February and March, Flyover was added to the cities of Mulhouse and Thionville in France. [ 74 ] [ 75 ]</p> | In January 2026, Flyover was added to the cities of Caen in France and Wolfsburg in Germany, [ 72 ] as well as the cities of Belo Horizonte in Brazil and Nijmegen in the Netherlands later that month. [ 73 ] In February and March, Flyover was added to the cities of Mulhouse and Thionville in France. [ 74 ] [ 75 ] |
<p>Apple collects the 3D data used for Flyover through the use of small military-grade [ 76 ] drone -like planes equipped with cameras, which fly up close to buildings to create a more detailed map. The cameras are positioned at designated angles to capture rooftops, edges and sides of buildings, trees, and other visib... | Apple collects the 3D data used for Flyover through the use of small military-grade [ 76 ] drone -like planes equipped with cameras, which fly up close to buildings to create a more detailed map. The cameras are positioned at designated angles to capture rooftops, edges and sides of buildings, trees, and other visible ... |
<p>With Flyover, certain locations – primarily big cities, landmarks and some national parks – can be viewed from a birds-eye perspective, as opposed to street level imagery provided by features such as Look Around on Apple Maps and Street View on Google Maps. [ 77 ] The images provided are three-dimensional, photo-rea... | With Flyover, certain locations – primarily big cities, landmarks and some national parks – can be viewed from a birds-eye perspective, as opposed to street level imagery provided by features such as Look Around on Apple Maps and Street View on Google Maps. [ 77 ] The images provided are three-dimensional, photo-realis... |
<p>Flyover has been considered as a possible assister to tourism in provided cities, with a 2022 study conducted in China which utilized Flyover suggesting the feature influenced an individuals' desire to travel to regions in Australia and Japan supported with the feature. [ 80 ]</p> | Flyover has been considered as a possible assister to tourism in provided cities, with a 2022 study conducted in China which utilized Flyover suggesting the feature influenced an individuals' desire to travel to regions in Australia and Japan supported with the feature. [ 80 ] |
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