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Synthetic biology may finally be ready to solve life’s biggest mystery

The synthetic SpudCell shows many of the properties of life Orion Venero, Adamala Lab A living organism is made from components that aren’t themselves living. This simple statement has profound implications. For one, it means that there is no mystical…

From real nails to kangaroo leather: Soccer cleats went on a wild journey

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Way Of The Sword’s Release Date Has Been Pushed Up To Avoid The Pre-GTA 6 Scramble

The game will now arrive three weeks earlier on September 4. Capcom If you’re a video game publisher with a game arriving in the second half of 2026, you’re tossing it into a veritable bloodbath. Nearly every publisher…

Godox’s feature-packed key light is down to its best price yet

If you don’t want to spend $180 on the Elgato Key Light, the Godox ES45 Desktop LED Key Light is a more affordable option that offers nearly as much brightness and plenty of features, including adjustable brightness and color temperature….

Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment

On Thursday, Microsoft announced a new operating business called Microsoft Frontier company, focused on delivering successful enterprise AI deployments with Microsoft’s existing AI tools. The project will be backed by a $2.5 billion investment from Microsoft, as well as 6,000…

8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): My Top Recommendations

Travel Adapter Comparison Table Travel Adapters: Your Questions, Answered What Type of Adapter Do You Need? AccordionItemContainerButton There are 15 plug types in use across the world. Universal adapters tend to cover all of these types. Type A and Type…

Do you want your underwear with added probiotics?

Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Down under No less a personage than New Scientist‘s editor, Catherine de…

Colorful songbirds face higher risk of extinction

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X Is Making A Fresh Push For Live Video With New Creator Payouts

Don’t be surprised if you see more live streams on X over the next month. While live streaming isn’t a new feature for the social network, it’s not a feature you’d commonly associate with it. Now, the company has launched…

Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro could be up for a redesign

Apple is working on a “revamped” version of its entry-level MacBook Pro that it could launch as soon as the first half of 2027, Bloomberg reports. The company is also testing four new iPad Pros that are set to launch…