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 l...

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Intuition breaks down once we’re dealing with the endless. To begin with: Some infinities are bigger than others.

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Our planet supports nearly 8.7 million species. We break down the total composition of the living world in terms of its biomass.

Purchase prints and other associated merchandise from the creations of artsci studios, a scientific illustration and information graphics design studio.

Our planet supports nearly 8.7 million species. We break down the total composition of the living world in terms of its biomass.

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