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A new open-source tool called SkelPy transforms complex images of destructive gray mold into clear, measurable data in minutes. By helping scientists quickly track fungal growth and behavior, it could improve how researchers combat crop diseases and reduce agricultural losses.

LSU students and faculty captured images of Artemis II from 75,000 miles away, using precision tracking and persistence to document the spacecraft’s journey—turning hours of effort into a moment of shared excitement.