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Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've made the first synthetic cell that can complete a life cycle, a major ...

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

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

While many of life's mysteries remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, including energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these ...

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This stunning aerial view of Madura Island in East Java reveals a vibrant coastal town where rows of red-roofed houses line the shoreline beside calm blue waters. Fishing boats gather along the coast, ...

SINGAPORE – The economic risk of climate change is increasingly relevant for Singapore, extending beyond immediate financial and property losses from extreme weather events to supply chain disruptions ...

JAKARTA – The planned export of solar energy from Indonesia’s Batam to Singapore appears to have hit a snag, as appointed electricity exporters face challenges in securing financing under Jakarta’s ...

The tsunami disasters of 2004 in the Indian Ocean and of 2011 along the Tohoku coast of Japan revealed severe gaps between the anticipated risk and consequences, with resulting loss of life and ...