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- New observations: Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to study the atmosphere of a massive Jupiter-analogue.
- Evidence for clouds: Surprisingly, the observations indicate the presence of water-ice clouds – previous models had been too simple!
- Part of a larger search: Observations and analysis provide a test run for certain challenges of observing a “second Earth”
Conservation tillage practices, such as no-till and reduced till, are critical for sustainable agriculture, and they are gradually becoming popular with farmers across the Midwest. Monitoring tillage usage can provide insights into soil health, water levels, and nutrient loss, as well as guide management and policy decisions. A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research team has developed a dynamic framework that uses satellite imagery and machine learning to detect tillage practices over large areas and long time periods. The team discusses their methodology and findings in a new paper.
The Curiosity Mars rover detected many organic compounds, including ones not seen before on the red planet, such as nitrogen- and sulfur-bearing molecules similar to the building blocks of life on Earth.