From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.

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From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

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When it comes to life insurance, it's important to balance affordability with coverage. Term life insurance is a popular option because of its relatively low cost: A healthy 40-year-old buying a ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...