A prototype cell partly capable of replicating itself has been created using 36 existing bacterial genes, but it's not really ...

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 ...

From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

From brand new schools to renovations, several major school construction projects across Connecticut are one step closer to materializing with new funding from the state. The state reimburses towns ...

And what if that battery could be fueled by nuclear waste? That’s the future scientists are working toward in DARPA’s “Rads to Watts” program, which aims to create lightweight batteries with a high ...