# Synthetic cells replicate in a dish & Universe may stay clumpy - News (Jul 2, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-07-02T14:42:00+00:00
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