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- 1Astronomers say AST SpaceMobile satellites far brighter than targets●"Our measurements reveal an average brightness seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in FCC filings and pea
Astronomers report new measurements showing satellites linked to AST SpaceMobile's planned constellation average seven times brighter than mitigation targets cited in the company's FCC filings, with peak brightness more than 200 times above the International Astronomical Union's recommended limit for dark skies. The findings come as the company prepares further deployments, renewing concerns among researchers about interference with ground-based astronomy.
- 2Gardener chops self-seeded butterfly pea biomass to feed fall crops●Beautiful # biomass . This jumble of butterfly pea and Jewels of Opar that propagated itself over the summer is going to
A gardener is preparing to cut down a self-seeded patch of butterfly pea and Jewels of Opar that spread over the summer, chopping and dropping the material to feed fall plantings of greens, peas, pumpkins and tomatoes. Butterfly pea is noted as a heavy nitrogen fixer, making the volunteer growth valuable free fertiliser for the autumn vegetable bed.
- 3Peas can trigger serious allergic reactions, worker warns●I was wondering the other day about why peas don't give people allergic reactions like peanuts. I did work processing pe
A worker who spent a winter processing peas on a farm says the exposure badly damaged his lungs, leaving him wheezing in pain for a year and causing lasting asthma. His account pushes back on the idea that peas are harmless compared with peanuts, noting they are legumes and can cause severe respiratory and allergic reactions.
- 4Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock secure first U.S. world gymnastics team spots▼Gymnastics: Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock lock the first two U.S. world team spots in Crossville
Gymnasts Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock have claimed the first two spots on the U.S. women's world championships team, securing their places at the selection event held in Crossville, Tennessee. The two athletes emerged from the competition process used to determine the American squad for the world meet, with remaining spots on the team still to be decided.
- 5Eating More Pulses Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk●Increased pulse consumption leads to decrease in heart disease
Researchers report that eating more pulses — beans, lentils, chickpeas and dried peas — is associated with a decrease in heart disease. The findings point to pulses' fibre, protein and low fat content as protective factors, and support dietary guidance encouraging people to substitute pulses for refined grains or red and processed meats in everyday meals.