
Pups cloned using dire wolf DNA hailed a ‘de-extinction’ success
Science and literature have seen a remarkable breakthrough that could revive vanished species, after DNA from a 13,000-year-old extinct wolf made famous in fiction was crossbred back to life

Meet the sea lions helping to map the sea floor
Meet the latest cartographers mapping out the ocean floor - a raft of sea lions! Scientists enrolled eight females from two seal colonies in Australia to wear a camera so they could film where they go under the water. They recorded nearly 90 hours of footage revealing six habitats on the ocean floor in southern Australia. Researchers say it's vital to map habitats for endangered species like the Australian sea lion so they can understand how best to help conservation efforts.

Thai Children’s Day in Bangkok
In Thailand, in addition to celebrations for Mother’s and Father’s Day, there is also a holiday dedicated to children. Wan Dek, or Children’s Day, is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in January. This year, Children’s Day events are being celebrated on Saturday, Jan 13, 2024. and finally after almost 2 years of not celebrating this weekend will be all about the kids.

Lego breaks down gender stereotypes with new inclusive toy range
Lego has weighed into the inclusivity* debate with the release of a new range of toys that are not designed specifically for one gender*.