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Stefanie Waldek

Astronomers use starlight to measure greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere

Earth as seen from space.

Astronomers are known for peering deep into the universe, but now, their observations might also help us better understand what's happening right here on Earth.

Scientists from the University of Warwick, in collaboration with Spanish institutions, have developed an algorithm that transforms stargazing instruments into climate sensors. Called Astroclimes, the algorithm uses starlight observations to measure greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.

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