It was a critical test to ensure anthrax bacteria had been thoroughly killed so the samples could be safely shipped to researchers at other labs. Yet the Army scientist simply threw out one test tube ...

UW-Milwaukee freshman Kaylee Yelk does research for an astronomy group right from her dorm room on campus. It’s not uncommon to see UW-Madison or UW-Milwaukee named among the nation’s top research ...

Scientists have finally recreated the initial steps of HIV infection in a test tube, offering an incredibly zoomed-in view of the virus in action. The amazing images show a cone-shaped shell of ...

Amit Gefen is midway through an experiment that could end in a recipe for the world’s first lab-grown chicken breast. If things go according to plan, no chickens will be harmed in the process. Expand ...

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Sci-fi fans and animal-rights activists alike have been announcing its arrival for decades, but in a world where food scientists are still trying to figure out the best ways to extend the life of cake ...

Since May, the Trump administration has paid a fledgling Texas company $7.3 million for test tubes needed in tracking the spread of the coronavirus nationwide. But, instead of the standard vials, ...