Angus Taylor, Author at BEST Futures

Why scientists are worried about de-extinction of species

Apr 25, 2025 | Science

The creation of three “dire wolf” pups has raised hopes that it may be possible to resurrect extinct animals. But some scientists have grave concerns.

Telescope finds promising hints of life on distant planet

Apr 17, 2025 | Science

Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b has detected signs of molecules that on Earth are only produced by simple organisms.

The rise of end times fascism

Apr 13, 2025 | Opinion, Politics & Human Rights

The governing ideology of the far right has become a monstrous, supremacist survivalism, say Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor. Our task is to build a movement strong enough to stop them.

Hawaiian island’s ‘freakosystems’ are a warning from the future

Apr 4, 2025 | Science

Ecosystems that have never been seen before are being accidentally created by humans. They offer a stark look into the nature of tomorrow.

‘Bonobo genius’ Kanzi dies at 44

Mar 20, 2025 | News, Science

The bonobo Kanzi, who learned to make stone tools, play Minecraft, and communicate using lexigrams, has died.