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

Scientists built a synthetic cell that combines more lifelike properties than ever before — proof of concept that it’s possible to bring nonliving materials to life, or something close to it, in the ...

A social media ban for under-16s has been announced by the UK government. It will be introduced in early 2027. The government is also considering an overnight curfew and measures to stop infinite ...

Gen Z might be using the abbreviation for “point of view” incorrectly. But linguists think it’s exciting. By Nitsuh Abebe Two months ago, Griffin Bassett uploaded one of the language-education videos ...

It’s been three-and-a-half years since generative AI exploded onto the scene. In this past year, progress has continued its relentless pace: Vibe coding took off, companies embraced agentic workflows, ...

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The security measure millions rely on to protect their accounts may not be as foolproof as they think. At the center of the scheme is a hacking platform called Kali365. Unlike traditional phishing ...

Over the decades, there has been no shortage of sites using clever techniques to covertly track visitors’ browsing histories, device fingerprints, and keystrokes and mouse movements in real time. Even ...

Last fall, Apple launched a new Digital ID feature in the Wallet app. Now, that feature can officially be used as an age verification method in several cases on iPhone. Here’s what that means. Apple’s ...