Chicks hatched from artificial eggshells, a new mission to study Earth's magnetosphere and more science stories
Colossal Biosciences has successfully hatched 26 chicks from 3D-printed artificial eggshells, marking a significant step in their de-extinction efforts. The Smile spacecraft has been launched to study Earth's magnetic shield and its interaction with solar wind. Additionally, new research casts doubt on the existence of water vapor plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa.
- ▪Colossal Biosciences hatched 26 chicks from artificial eggshells, aiming to revive extinct species like the South Island giant moa and the dodo.
- ▪The Smile spacecraft launched to gather X-ray observations of Earth's magnetic shield and study its response to solar wind.
- ▪A new analysis questions previous findings about water vapor plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa.
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Tomorrow Science Chicks hatched from artificial eggshells, a new mission to study Earth's magnetosphere and more science stories This week’s science news. By Cheyenne MacDonald May 23, 2026 12:30 pm EST Colossal Biosciences A buzzy de-extinction company is making headlines again, the Smile spacecraft launched on its way to observe Earth's magnetic shield in action, and a new study cast doubt on the existence of water vapor plumes on Europa. Plus, SpaceX's Starship V3 lifted off for the first time. Here are this week's most interesting science stories. Chicken or artificial egg Colossal Biosciences, the "de-extinction" biotech company best known for its claims of reviving the dire wolf, announced this week that it has hatched 26 healthy chicks from 3D-printed artificial eggshells.
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