Biology’s four-letter DNA alphabet just expanded to eight

Researchers showed that E. coli RNA polymerase can read and transcribe an eight-letter genetic alphabet containing four natural DNA letters and four synthetic ones.
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SpaceX Expected To Add Starship Base In Louisiana

SpaceX has conducted 13 flight tests of its Starship-Super Heavy launch system from Boca Chica Beach, Texas. Credit: SpaceX Following reports in May that SpaceX was interested in acquiring land in ...
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Not Paving Stone Patterns: Gravel Driveways Offer An Easier Way To Add Texture

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pavers are a beautiful way to add texture and personality to a driveway. However, they're also a lot of work and money. Getting the placement ...
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Hegseth Renames Base for Lindsey Graham

Joint Base Charleston will now be known as Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The senator served as a judge advocate general before retiring as a colonel in 2015. By John Ismay Reporting from Washington The ...