Chickens without eggs? De-extinction company creates artificial egg.
Summary
Ars Technica covers Colossal's announced artificial eggshell device that enables chicken embryo development outside the shell. The device supports the entire contents of the egg in a 3D-printed, membrane-lined container with controlled humidity and oxygen exchange, allowing standard development and enabling potential de-extinction work for large avian species. The piece also discusses the research context, technical hurdles, and the company's offer to provide the device for non-commercial research.