Lightning flashes. Thunder rolls. A shadowy scientist laughs maniacally. On the table: his experiment – a success that flies ...

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

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

Scientists have created the most advanced synthetic cell yet made in a laboratory. They've dubbed it "Spudcell," echoing Sputnik, the first artificial satellite.

A backup version of Skylab was displayed when the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened 50 years ago. After ...

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

The US has unveiled a 3D-printed nuclear vehicle designed to withstand extreme heat and vibration during high-speed flight ...