Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report

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Coverage of this announcement varies among outlets. TIME emphasizes the broader implications of the breakthrough for de-extinction efforts, while Smithsonian Magazine highlights the lack of transparency regarding the technology and the…

May 19, 2026 · 8:10 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 26 views

Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report

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A Texas company has achieved a significant breakthrough by hatching live chicks from artificial eggs. This innovation could potentially aid in the revival of extinct species such as the dodo and giant moa. The technology involves a reusable titanium egg lined with a bioengineered membrane that mimics natural conditions.

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▪Colossal Biosciences successfully hatched 26 healthy chickens from artificial eggs.
▪The artificial egg technology could improve hatch rates for endangered birds.
▪The company plans to conduct further testing using emu and ostrich eggs.

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▪ 'De-Extinction' Company Says It Hatched Chicks From Artificial Eggs, Paving the Way for Resurrecting Dodos and Other Bygone Birds — Smithsonian Magazine
▪ Chicks Hatch From World's First Artificial Eggs—A Breakthrough Key to Bringing Giant Birds Back From Extinction — TIME — Top

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Publication time	Tue, 19 May 2026 16:10:20 -0400
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Companies Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report The 26 chickens were monitored from embryo to birth inside a device lined with bioengineered membrane By Sophia Compton Fox News Published May 19, 2026 4:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas company hatches chicks from artificial eggs Colossal Biosciences says the breakthrough could one day help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa. (Credit: Colossal Biosciences via YouTube) A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.

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