What do you call an organism with no evolutionary ancestors? SpudCell, apparently ...

The human-made cells show many hallmarks of life, but they can't make all their necessary internal structures or divide for ...

What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to ...

In this case, the gene encoding T7 RNA polymerase was added to the SpudCell genome, and it was made by those artificial cells ...

This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

A super-resolution image of SpudCell’s liposomes with an encapsulated genome and active protein expression. Photograph: Orion Venero/Adamala Lab A tiny blob in a dish has pushed one of biology’s ...

The Laboratory Smoke Shop in Johnson City is preparing to move its retail sales space to a new location in the downtown ...

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claims ...

In chapter 15 of 007 First Light, you'll need the Q-Lab codes to prepare Bond for his final mission. The R&D sector of MI6 is filled with top-tier spy technology, from gadgets to cars. You would ...

The US is investigating a possible conspiracy after at least 10 scientists connected to US nuclear secrets and rocket technology went missing or died under shadowy circumstances over the past few ...

Measuring 5 metres square by 3 metres high, Eve takes up at least half of the floor space in the laboratory it now calls home. The robotic platform at the Chalmers University of Technology in ...

There was speculation that Donut Lab’s battery was able to discharge energy so quickly because it was a supercapacitor in disguise. So the startup set out to disprove that claim. There was speculation ...