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We have only one example of biology forming in the universe – life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways? How do ...

In October 2024, a diverse group of scientists gathered to think outside the box on evolution. They wanted to step back and ...

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have brought a mouse to life with the help of a single-celled organism that ...

A group of scientists have called for an immediate halt on creating "mirror life" organisms, which defy biology as we know it ...

Interchapter” at Andrew Kreps. Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Kreps Gallery. Working at the intersection of biology and identity, New York and Hong Kong-based artist Jes Fan has been questioning ...

We have only one example of biology forming in the universe—life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways? How do ...

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While there are some animals known for being especially hardy, they all have their limits. But this creature's limits have ...

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