The Brain Scoop: De-Extinction (Part Two)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the philosophy and moral implications of de-extinction. Scientists are exploring de-extinction as a possible mass extinction looms, but who decides which species are brought back to life? Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 29 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Science
- Subtopic: Science Experiments, Science Methods, Values and Ethics
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2013
- Producer/Distributor: The Field Museum
- Series: The Brain Scoop
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