Artificial Cells Divide a Few Times, Revealing Deep Challenges in Synthetic Life
Scientists create artificial cells capable of a few divisions, highlighting both progress and profound hurdles in building synthetic life from scratch.
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How Tech Is Racing to Differentiate Marburg and Ebola in Uganda’s Dual Outbreak
Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda amid Ebola outbreak. Technology—from PCR to genomic surveillance—is critical to telling two similar viruses apart and containing spread.
How Cosmic Bombardment Melted Earth’s First 500 Million Years of Crust
New research reveals that frequent asteroid impacts, not just interior heat, melted Earth’s Hadean crust. What this means for understanding planet formation and the origins of life.
Wing Commander IV and the Cinematic Game That Outran Its Era
A deep dive into Chris Roberts’ $12 million FMV gamble, why it failed to start a revolution, and what its legacy means for today’s cinematic gaming.
Martian Rock With Abundant Carbon Poses a Puzzle: Biology or Geology?
A Martian rock discovered in 2026 contains unexpectedly high levels of carbon. Scientists weigh biological and geological explanations, with big implications for Mars exploration.
Beyond Smell Loss: New Research Ties Olfactory Decline Directly to Brain Health
Recent findings shift assumptions: loss of smell is increasingly linked to brain health, not just nasal issues. Learn the mechanism, who is affected, and what comes next.
Supergirl’s Low Box Office Masks a Decent Film in a Saturated Superhero Landscape
Supergirl movie review: despite low box office numbers, the film is better than expected. But in an oversaturated superhero market, ‘pretty good’ wasn’t enough. Analysis.
Smithsonian’s Starstruck VR Lets You Walk the Cosmos Without Leaving Earth
Smithsonian’s Starstruck VR exhibit lets visitors stroll through stars, exoplanets, and observatories. A look at the technology, stakeholders, and what it means for science education.
Hope in the Code: How Public-Interest Tech Is Fighting America’s Despair Machine
Beyond the headlines of polarization and surveillance, a quiet movement of civic technologists is rebuilding trust. Inside the new public-interest tech initiative giving America reason for hope.
At a Summer of Ludd Festival, Gen Z’s Tech Rage Finds a New Outlet
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival teaches Gen Z how to disconnect from Big Tech. We explore the movement, its methods, and its deeper implications for digital life.