Astronomers are using NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study the ages of stars in our Milky Way galaxy by measuring their rotation periods. By analyzing changes in brightness caused by starspots, researchers can estimate a star’s age based on its mass and rotation rate. This innovative approach, supported by artificial intelligence, promises new insights into the formation and evolution of our galaxy.
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A Texas National Guard member, Savion Amari Donovan Johnson, was arrested and charged with human smuggling and evading arrest after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase near the U.S.-Mexico border. Johnson, 26, allegedly dropped off a young Hispanic man mid-chase and was found with a 9-millimeter pistol in his vehicle. The arrest comes amid the state’s Operation Lone Star border initiative, with Governor Greg Abbott’s spokesperson emphasizing zero tolerance for such actions.
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A Texas legislative committee investigating the deadly Panhandle wildfires criticized state agencies and regulators for poor communication, hinting at potential legal changes. The hearings revealed long-standing frustrations among Panhandle residents regarding utility and oil company accountability, with a fallen power line being identified as the cause of the Smokehouse Creek fire. Despite frustrations, there is hope for policy changes to prevent future wildfires, with utility companies expressing willingness to cooperate.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research is developing an integrated decision support system (IDSS) to help agricultural producers forecast potential cropping conditions and economic results. Led by Dr. Raghavan Srinivasan, the team aims to provide farmers with insights on possible outcomes based on factors like weather, market prices, and production costs, helping them plan and mitigate risks. The IDSS, named ECO-HAWQS@Farm, will offer a user-friendly interface and is being tested with growers in Texas and Oregon to ensure its effectiveness in real-world farming scenarios.
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April is National Gardening Month, a perfect time for beginners to start with a small plot and for experienced gardeners to expand their gardens. Larry Stein, a horticulture specialist, advises planting what you like and offers tips for pruning, fertilizing, caring for roses, battling pests, and sowing warm-season annual ornamental seeds. Stein also suggests starting spring cleaning in the garden by weeding, mulching, and rejuvenating beds, while cautioning about the quality of new soil purchases to avoid introducing weeds or diseases.
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