This cell-like structure can grow, feed, divide and compete. Researchers ponder what it means for the future of synthetic ...

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

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

Millions of periodical cicadas are still safely underground, yet a buzzing chorus has already erupted across the East Coast ...

The buzzing of cicadas is one of the most recognizable sounds of a Texas summer. Some Texans also believe it's a clue about what's coming next. According to a popular theory, early cicada activity ...

Trees in south Oklahoma City and Moore had unexpected visitors this year. Despite the four years left on their clock, some Brood II cicadas emerged from the ground in the spring looking for mates.