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- 1UCF Knights unveil Space U uniforms honoring NASA programsโUCF Knights salute Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs with slick new Space U uniforms
The UCF Knights football team has introduced new Space U uniforms paying tribute to NASA's Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. The design nods to the university's proximity to Florida's Space Coast and its long-standing ties to the space industry. The uniforms have drawn attention from sports and space fans alike, with coverage highlighting the sleek space-themed look.
- 2New in vivo multiomic proximity labeling method published in Nature Chemical BiologyโMultiomic proximity labeling in vivo by D-amino-acid-activated peroxidase reaction | Nature Chemical Biology
Researchers report in Nature Chemical Biology a multiomic proximity labeling technique that works in vivo, using a peroxidase reaction activated by D-amino acids to map proteins and other biomolecules in living systems. The method could allow scientists to chart molecular neighborhoods inside organisms more accurately, and it is drawing attention from researchers working in chemical biology and proteomics.
- 3Proximal Raises $15 Million Seed Round, Emerges from StealthโWilson Sonsini Advises Proximal on $15 Million Seed Round as it Emerges from Stealth
Proximal has come out of stealth with a $15 million seed funding round, with law firm Wilson Sonsini advising on the deal. The company has not previously been publicly known, making the raise its first major announcement. Details on Proximal's product, investors, and plans remain limited as the startup makes its debut.
- 4Latvia says it could host nuclear weapons if NATO decidesโLatvia could host nuclear weapons if NATO chooses to deploy them, president says
Latvia's president said the country would be willing to host nuclear weapons if NATO chose to deploy them on its territory. The statement signals willingness among frontline alliance members to accept such deployments, a sensitive issue given Latvia's proximity to Russia. It is likely to fuel debate in Moscow and within NATO over escalation risks and alliance posture on its eastern flank.