As synthetic biology goes from R&D to real products, the number of companies and funding have grown dramatically. Food, consumer packaged goods, and agriculture are all being transformed by biology.

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In this conception of bio meets space tech, a SpaceX capsule journeys through the cosmos. The outer shield self-repairs while other parts of the ship convert waste carbon into useful materials. I came ...

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Scientists and mathematicians who are making strides in human health, developing new technologies, and expanding our knowledge of the cosmos are among the recipients of the 2019 Breakthrough Prizes.