Obligatory note that non-coding DNA sequences are often involved in expression regulation, DNA folding, and other interactions which aren't yet well understood. Just because a section of DNA does not encode a protein does not mean it's inactive in other life processes.

Ahh but the productivity metrics were so healthy!

> up to several times larger

Hmm, I'm pretty sure that's not how upper bounds work.

'Vampyroteuthis infernalis' must be the coolest Latin species name.

Maybe, but cryodrakon boreas gives it a run for its money IMO.

I hate this kind of writing which is rather common in science reporting. Is it bad on purpose?

Seems like the purpose is to keep reader confused about some point to maximize time spent on page. And I'm quite certain LLM can do a lot better

It seemed pretty clear and to the point to me.

listening to the title with a screen reader, it is so easy to move the "s" as the ending of the first word.