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Researchers map fibrillization process to reveal mechanisms of amyloid polymorphism

Phys.org 

Amyloids are protein aggregates that can form in the body, sometimes leading to diseases such as Alzheimer's. These fibrils can adopt multiple shapes, known as "polymorphs," which complicate our understanding of their role in health and disease. The ability to morph into different structures makes them both fascinating and challenging to study.

New ultra-hot Neptune-sized exoplanet discovered

Phys.org 

Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new exoplanet. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-3261b, is nearly the size of Neptune and its equilibrium temperature exceeds 1,700 K. The finding was reported in a research paper published July 5 on the pre-print server arXiv.

Asia’s best drinking is in Hong Kong

BangkokPost.com 

Story and Photos by Nianne-Lynn Hendricks HONG KONG — The best bar in Thailand is BKK Social Club at No. 7, which is named The Best Bar in Thailand.

Study finds increased fire risk on future space missions

Phys.org 

A research team from the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) at the University of Bremen has investigated the risk of fire on spacecraft in a recent study. The results show that fires on planned exploration missions, such as a flight to Mars, could spread significantly faster than, for example, on the International Space Station (ISS). This is due to the planned adjustment to a lower ambient pressure on spacecraft.

All set for Coimbatore Book Fair

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Presented by the district administration and the Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries Association, the 10-day event will bring together publishers from across the country.

'Call My Agent' writer drafted for Paris Olympics role

France24.com (en) 

Fanny Herrero, whose series about a Parisian talent agency has been one of France's biggest cultural exports of recent years, said she had been invited to develop a plot for the July 26 ceremony on the river Seine. "My first reflex was that the job was too big and too beautiful for me. I was scared," Herrero told Le Monde of the invitation from Paris 2024 ceremony director Thomas Jolly. "Then I said to myself that it was a unique adventure in life," she added. The ceremony would celebrate France... Читать дальше...

Patriots’ Kayson Boutte Reportedly Has Gambling Charges Dropped

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The state of Louisiana dropped its charges against New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, his attorney told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Boutte, who turned himself in Jan. 25, previously was charged with both underage gambling and computer fraud. The 22-year-old still could face punishment from the NFL after the league opened its own investigation into […]

Business interruption, energy crisis, climate change top oil and gas industry concerns

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Business interruption was named the top risk in the oil and gas sector by 45% of respondents to a survey conducted by insurance and risk company Allianz Risk Barometer. This was followed by the energy crisis at 34%, climate change risks at 32%, fire and explosions at 26% and natural catastrophes at 23% of responses.

US retail sales unchanged in June; prior month revised higher - Reuters.com

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  1. US retail sales unchanged in June; prior month revised higher  Reuters.com
  2. Stocks surge after retail sales data shows Americans are still shopping  CNN
  3. Retail sales come in better than expected in June  Yahoo Finance
  4. US Retail Sales Excluding Autos Rise by Most in Three Months  Bloomberg
  5. Americans' retail spending flat in June as gas prices, auto sales dip  Axios