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Right Protein, Wrong Pattern

The-scientist.com 

Julia Darby’s tagged chimeric proteins told a convincing story. Later, she learned that they distorted some of the details.

PSC promotes 536 senior police officers

The Punch 

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police. This comes two days after 684 senior police officers were elevated to various ranks. A statement on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, said the promoted officers are the Area Commander of Kabba in Kogi,

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From Lab Coat to Legislation

The-scientist.com 

Following graduate school, Sarah Carter headed to Washington, DC to carve out a career in science policy.

Why Do Humans Have an Appendix?

The-scientist.com 

Long believed to be purely vestigial, this troublesome organ may play an important role in gut and immune function.

UK Labour Party Purges Have Mutated Into the Arrest of Palestine Supporters

Antiwar.com 

The arrest yesterday of Palestine solidarity activist Sarah Wilkinson, following the arrest of journalist Richard Medhurst last week – both based on an improbable claim they have violated Section 12 of the Terrorism Act – is definitive proof that Keir Starmer’s authoritarian purges of the Labour left are being rolled out against critics on a … Continue reading "UK Labour Party Purges Have Mutated Into the Arrest of Palestine Supporters"

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Excess Lipids Keep Dengue at Bay

The-scientist.com 

Accumulating lipids may be Wolbachia bacteria’s secret weapon for decreasing viral transmission.

With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Brazil's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, was blocked after a Supreme Court justice ordered its shutdown following a conflict with X's owner, Elon Musk. Users have turned to alternatives like Bluesky and Threads, as the shutdown affects millions. The suspension highlights Brazil's significant role in global social media usage.

India at Paralympics, Day 5 schedule: Sheetal Devi, Sumit Antil in action today

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Indian Paralympic contingent will vie for up to eleven medals on the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics in archery, shooting, badminton, and para athletics events. Key athletes like archer Sheetal Devi and javelin thrower Sumit Antil are expected to perform. India has already secured seven medals, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.

Sikorsky Tapped For CH-53K Support | Iraq Downed Turkish Drone | DoS Approved HIMARS Sale To Croatia

Defenseindustrydaily.com 

Americas Defense Maritime Solutions won a $16 million contract for the manufacture of 12 main shaft seal assemblies in support of the submarine main propulsion system on Virginia-class submarines. The contract has no options. All work will be performed in Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom, and is expected to be completed by June 2026. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity. Sikorsky won a $11 million deal for the procurement of 30 main generators... Читать дальше...

Today in History: September 2, Japan surrenders to end World War II

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Today in History

Today is Monday, Sept. 2, the 246th day of 2024. There are 120 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II.

Also on this date:

In 1666, the Great Fire of London began, which would destroy more than 13,000 homes and hundreds of additional structures, including St Paul’s Cathedral, over the ensuing three days.

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