April 2012
28 posts
Synthetic DNA Created, Evolves on Its Own
laviesupernova:
philphys:
Step aside, DNA—new synthetic compounds called XNAs can also store and copy genetic information, a new study says.And, in a “big advancement,” these artificial compounds can also be made to evolve in the lab, according to study co-author John Chaput of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Read More
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Watchdominatable:
thats how you get free dominos.
Watchfuckyeahfluiddynamics:
In this video, artist Afiq Omar mixes ferrofluid with soap, alcohol, milk, and other liquids to create a surrealistic fluidic dance. In addition to using different fluid mixtures, I suspect he accomplishes many effects using several different permanent magnets and electromagnets to vary the magnetic fields around the ferrofluid mixtures. (Video credit: Afiq Omar; via...
“Maybe I’m to blame for this short, bitter, fucked up life.”
– My Morning Jacket
“Are you gunna get sick worrying about your health?”
– Modest Mouse
“raise my son with no vindication of manhood necessary”
– Talib Kweli
buttahlove:
thirty things to stop doing to yourself: as maria robinson once said, “nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” nothing could be closer to the truth. but before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back. here are some ideas to get you started:
stop spending...
i don’t know what I’m looking for, but I know I need to find it
