'Before warning signs become mass graves': UN chief sounds alarm over rising global conflicts
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have unveiled SpudCell, a synthetic construct built entirely from chemicals. It is designed to replicate key life processes, including consumption, growth, genetic replication, and cell division. Although SpudCell is not classified as a living organism, it marks a significant milestone in the field of synthetic biology. The development is prompting scientists to revisit fundamental questions about what defines life. It also opens doors to potential engineering of biological systems for a wide range of future applications.
Severe rainfall in Maharashtra claimed 13 lives in a single day, highlighting the deadly impact of the ongoing monsoon season. The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, Kolhapur, Satara, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri districts. The alert warns of moderate to heavy rain spells expected at isolated locations across these regions. Authorities are on heightened alert as the weather conditions continue to pose risks to life and property across the state.

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