Image credit: Allen Institute for Brain Science / Nature In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the most detailed functional map of a mammalian brain to date — using just a tiny fragment of a mouse brain. The result? A dazzling 3D reconstruction of 84,000 neurons and over 500 million synapses that resembles the…
The cover image was generated using artificial intelligence specifically for this article. All rights reserved to Flashpoint News. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. In a dramatic turn of trade policy, former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a steep increase in tariffs against China, raising them to a staggering 125%, while simultaneously offering a 90-day…
By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 The idea of de-extinction — reviving species that have vanished from Earth — has captured global attention, fueled by stunning advances in genetic engineering and audacious startups like Colossal Biosciences. But beyond the headlines and high-tech labs lies a deeper philosophical and ethical debate: are we playing god, or correcting…
John Davidson Photography By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 In the race to rewrite nature’s code, one company has surged ahead with a mission that sounds equal parts science fiction and conservation revolution: Colossal Biosciences. Founded in 2021 by tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm and Harvard geneticist George Church, Colossal has captured headlines — and the imagination…
By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 In what sounds like a page out of science fiction, woolly mammoths — extinct for thousands of years — could be making a comeback by 2028. The driving force behind this ambitious project is Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company that has captivated the world with its bold vision: using advanced…
By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 Once confined to the world of fantasy, direwolves—the massive, prehistoric cousins of modern wolves—have now been brought back to life. In a groundbreaking interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, Ben Lamm, founder of biotech company Colossal Biosciences, revealed that his team has successfully created real, living direwolves, and they’re growing…
Rumors, romance, and red carpets—the buzz around Anyone But You wasn’t just about the rom-com chemistry, but what might have happened off-screen. Hollywood loves a good love triangle, and fans couldn’t get enough of the sizzling tension between Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. But was there truth behind the smiles and stolen glances? A PR…
April 7, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team As global markets reel from a dramatic escalation in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have triggered a new wave of financial volatility and political tension. With U.S. stock futures plunging, the S&P 500 entering bear market territory, and international markets following suit, the world braces…
In an impressive blend of robotics, sustainability, and motorcycle-inspired engineering, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled CORLEO, a four-legged hydrogen-powered bionic robot. Set to debut at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, this futuristic machine could redefine how we think about personal mobility. A Robot Inspired by Nature and Engineering Unlike traditional wheeled vehicles, CORLEO is built with…
April 6, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of art—but not everyone is celebrating. As AI image generators become more advanced, they’re now capable of mimicking the styles of legendary artists, raising ethical, creative, and economic concerns. Icons like Hayao Miyazaki, the mastermind behind Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro,…