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'HyperBird' imaging platform spots grape diseases before they're visible

HyperBird, a cutting-edge imaging platform for observing microscopic traits in plants, can detect grape diseases—such as powdery and downy mildews, which cost vineyard owners billions in annual losses globally—days before physical symptoms become visible. The advancement could allow plant breeders to speed the development of disease-resistant grape varieties, cue growers to target fungicide use…

'HyperBird' imaging platform spots grape diseases before they're visible

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Smokers Have Lower Parkinson's Risk. Scientists May Know Why

Several studies found a consistent inverse relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

  • Smokers have 30-40% lower Parkinson's disease risk compared to non-smokers.
  • Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke may protect dopamine-producing brain cells.
  • High carbon monoxide levels linked to 30% lower Parkinson's risk in study.

CSDA Vendor – ImageSat

ImageSat operates a constellation of four optical satellites: EROS‑C2, EROS‑C3, EROS‑B, and Runner. The EROS‑C pair forms the backbone of the constellation, providing consistent, near‑global…

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