See the captivating shine of a mirror glaze pour over a cake, reflecting vibrant colors and creating a dessert that’s almost too beautiful to eat.

Scientists are calling for a halt to the creation of “mirror bacteria,” synthetic microorganisms built from the reversed molecular building blocks of natural life. According to a comprehensive ...

"Mirror bacteria" being developed in labs could be a looming risk to the health of humanity, scientists have warned. These hypothetical organisms get their name from how their molecules would face ...

But scientists have long wondered if a mirror version of life could be created. While these “mirror cells” could have profound medical implications, a new 299-page report warns that a mirror ...

New Zealand finish their ICC World Test Championship 2025 campaign with a win over England but are out of contention for the final. Australia's brief stint at the top of the 2023-25 World Test ...

A group of 38 scientists working in nine countries has sounded an alarm about the potential creation of mirror bacteria — synthetic organisms in which the molecular structure found in nature is ...

When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but with a perfect reversal of all your features. This illustrates a phenomenon we also see in the tiny world of molecules.

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A group of 38 ...

In a recent study published in Science, a team of researchers investigated and discussed the potential roadblocks to and risks of "mirror life," where life forms are synthesized using biomolecules ...