Weekly Dose of Optimism #139

This week saw the return of the dire wolf, with Colossal Biosciences successfully genetically engineering and cloning the extinct animal.
The company used preserved DNA and edited the genetic code of modern grey wolves to bring the ancient species back.
Also this week, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order to add a “sunset clause” to energy regulations, compelling regulatory agencies to re-review rules and extend deadlines for rules considered burdensome.
Zero Base Energy also announced $200 min ser i es B f u n d in g t oco n t in u e i t s w or k p ro v i d in g a ff or d ab l e an d re l iab l ee l ec t r i c i t y b y f i x in g t h e p o w er g r i d . - L a s tl y, A d v an ce d M an u f a c t u r in g C o m p an yo f A m er i c a, or A m c a, w a s l a u n c h e d t hi s w ee k, ann o u n c in g$ 76.5m in launch funding to target the supplier industry for aerospace and defence companies, which is ageing, underfunded and overlooked.
Amca aims to help these companies with succession planning and tackle technology shortfalls.

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