Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based company that wants to bring back extinct species, just made a big leap forward in their quest to revive the dodo. They grew pigeon primordial germ cells (PGCs) for the first time and got an additional $120 million in funding.
A PC case that weighs as much as a small child and cools without a single fan? Meet the FanlessVC2300S, a 47-pound copper monster from a Chinese manufacturer that’s turning heads and raising eyebrows. It’s only available in China, with a limited-edition all-copper version limited to just ten units.
Xiaomanyc, a language enthusiast based in New York, decided to try something new during a recent video session. He launched ChatGPT and started a casual conversation in English, Chinese, Spanish and French. The AI responded quickly, offering to help with phrases and suggestions. Then came the unexpected, which turned a language lesson into something much more fun.
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In the dark, dark depths of the Pacific Ocean, a little creature glides with almost ridiculous grace. Meet the bumpy snailfish, a new deep-sea creature that looks like it came straight out of a Pixar movie. Its bubblegum pink body, big eyes and rough texture will make you forget all about the scary abyss.
There’s a new rebel in portable gaming and you won’t find it on a store shelf. PureDIY has made a handheld gaming PC with a 32:9 ultrawide display, a format usually reserved for desktop monitors. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, this thing defies every rule of handheld design.
A robot walks into a UFC arena, its shiny body glistening under the lights. This isn’t a pay-per-view fight; it’s Unitree Robotics’ G1, a 4.6-foot, 77-pound robot making its debut in a promotional exhibition sanctioned by UFC president Dana White.
Mount Fuji, Japan’s 12,300ft stratovolcano, has been dormant for almost three centuries and is a popular backdrop for photos as well as cultural worship. But on August 26, 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Japan’s Cabinet Office issued a chilling reminder of its fury. They released AI-generated videos showing a catastrophic eruption and plunging Tokyo’s 37 million people into an ash-choked hell.
In 1954, a car rolled onto the stage at the Petersen Motorama in Los Angeles and the crowd couldn’t look away. Built from the remains of a 1953 Lincoln Capri, the Golden Sahara was the future in a car, created by custom car legend George Barris. With 24-karat gold paint and glowing tires it was one of a kind. Now its evolved form the Golden Sahara II is headed to the auction block at Mecum’s Larry’s Legacy sale on September 20, 2025 in Chicago.
Above the rolling hills of China’s Guangxi Province, near the peaceful village of Mianhua, is a secret heaven for those brave enough to climb high. Mianhua Library, one of the world’s weirdest places to read, isn’t hidden in a downtown corner or on top of a tower. It’s built into the side of a steep cliff, inside a massive cave with bookshelves attached to the rock walls and wooden walkways.
