Tag Archives: alphabet

Artifical DNA “letters”?

Here is an article I stumbled upon: http://technology.newscientist.com/article/dn13252-artificial-letters-added-to-lifes-alphabet.html

What does this mean, exactly? Also, something struck me as extremely interesting. In the article it talks about RNA trafficking and how they may be able to “expand the genetic code and ‘evolvability’ of an organism.”

What could this lead to? Could it possibly extend life, improve our capabilities? I am looking for the positive aspects, not the doomsday predictions.

What are the 3 most important discoveries/inventions?

I was wondering if there is a general consensus world wide about which inventions and or discoveries have had the MOST favorable impact on human life from it’s start (I don’t care what you believe as far as evolution -vs- creationism) to the present day. Looking at all aspects, here are my choices, in chronological order. 1. Fire, the ability to make at will and control. I think this opened up countless options for humans, from cooking food to seeing at night, defense against animals, etc. 2. Alphabet/writing. All the knowledge gained by the previous generation would be useless without a way to pass on and preserve long term. Not just English but all writing forms (cuneiform,hieroglyphics,Cryillic) If you are reading this now give thanks to the Phoenicians. 3. Electricity. Honestly, just how f**ked would the entire world be without it, from what you are doing on the computer now to heating your house. I know I left out a lot, but I was going after the most far ranging choices. What do you think?

What are some foods that start with the letter “X”?

We’re having a party with foods that start with every letter of the alphabet but we can’t think of any food that starts with “X.”

What are the 3 most important discoveries/inventions?

I was wondering if there is a general consensus world wide about which inventions and or discoveries have had the MOST favorable impact on human life from it’s start (I don’t care what you believe as far as evolution -vs- creationism) to the present day. Looking at all aspects, here are my choices, in chronological order. 1. Fire, the ability to make at will and control. I think this opened up countless options for humans, from cooking food to seeing at night, defense against animals, etc. 2. Alphabet/writing. All the knowledge gained by the previous generation would be useless without a way to pass on and preserve long term. Not just English but all writing forms (cuneiform,hieroglyphics,Cryillic) If you are reading this now give thanks to the Phoenicians. 3. Electricity. Honestly, just how f**ked would the entire world be without it, from what you are doing on the computer now to heating your house. I know I left out a lot, but I was going after the most far ranging choices. What do you think?

What are some foods that start with the letter “X”?

We’re having a party with foods that start with every letter of the alphabet but we can’t think of any food that starts with “X.”