Is It Actually Possible to Bring Back Dinosaurs? Unearthing Ancient DNA, CRISPR, Chaos Theory in Jurassic Park with Astrobiologist Betül Kaçar

In this episode of Unobtainium Podcast, hosts Adam Sigel and Amy Mainzer are joined by astrobiologist and evolutionary scientist Betül Kaçar to explore the real science beneath Jurassic Park. Could dinosaur DNA really survive inside amber for 65 million years? How close are modern scientists to resurrecting extinct species? And what happens when humanity gains the power to rewrite life itself? The conversation dives into cloning, CRISPR gene editing, ancient DNA, microbial evolution, extinction events, and the surprising role bacteria played in transforming Earth’s atmosphere billions of years ago. Along the way, the episode explores the deeper themes that make the Jurassic Park films endure: scientific ambition, chaos theory, corporate greed, the ethics of de-extinction, and humanity’s endless desire to control nature — even when nature refuses to cooperate. Equal parts funny, philosophical, and scientifically grounded, the discussion reveals why Jurassic Park remains one of the most compelling science fiction franchises. Follow Unobtainium Podcast! Website: unobtainiumpodcast.comWatch full episodes on https://www.youtube.com/@unobtainiumpod Stay connected: Instagram: @unobtainiumpod TikTok: @unobtainiumpod Bluesky: @unobtainiumpod.bsky.social X: @unobtainiumpod For Betül Kaçar : Website: https://www.kacarlab.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betul.kacar.astro  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Unobtainium Podcast, hosts Adam Sigel and Amy Mainzer are joined by astrobiologist and evolutionary scientist Betül Kaçar to explore the real science beneath Jurassic Park. Could dinosaur DNA really survive inside amber for 65 million years? How close are modern scientists to resurrecting extinct species? And what happens when humanity gains the power to rewrite life itself? The conversation dives into cloning, CRISPR gene editing, ancient DNA, microbial evolution, extinction events, and the surprising role bacteria played in transforming Earth’s atmosphere billions of years ago. Along the way, the episode explores the deeper themes that make the Jurassic Park films endure: scientific ambition, chaos theory, corporate greed, the ethics of de-extinction, and humanity’s endless desire to control nature — even when nature refuses to cooperate. Equal parts funny, philosophical, and scientifically grounded, the discussion reveals why Jurassic Park remains one of the most compelling science fiction franchises. Follow Unobtainium Podcast! Website: unobtainiumpodcast.comWatch full episodes on https://www.youtube.com/@unobtainiumpod Stay connected: Instagram: @unobtainiumpod TikTok: @unobtainiumpod Bluesky: @unobtainiumpod.bsky.social X: @unobtainiumpod For Betül Kaçar : Website: https://www.kacarlab.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betul.kacar.astro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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