Chicks Hatched From Artificial Eggshells, A New Mission To Study Earth's Magnetosphere, and More Science Stories

Colossal Biosciences said it hatched 26 chicks using 3D-printed artificial eggshells, advancing its de-extinction and conservation research.

ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences launched the Smile mission to study how Earth’s magnetic shield interacts with solar wind.

The roundup also highlights fresh skepticism over Europa water vapor plumes and the first launch of SpaceX’s Starship V3.

Together, the stories point to rapid progress in biotech, planetary science, and space exploration.