An international team of astronomers led by researchers from the Netherlands has discovered a whirlwind of dust and pebbles in orbit around a young star. It is possible that a planet is forming in the pebbles. The team of scientists made the discovery during the time that designers and developers of an astronomical instrument get as a reward for their work. They will soon publish their findings in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Month: January 2021
TROPOMI confirms aircraft observations: Mexico’s Onshore Methane Emissions Are Much Higher Than Reported
An American aircraft campaign has found that Mexico’s onshore methane emissions are 10 times higher than earlier estimates, while offshore rig emissions are 10 times lower than earlier estimates. SRON scientists have been able to verify the aircraft’s onshore observations using data from the Tropomi instrument, which does not yet provide methane data over sea. The new study, published today in Environmental Research Letters, leads to a better understanding of the patterns and places where oil and gas methane emissions occur in Mexico. This is critical to taking efficient mitigation measures.
