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Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...
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One photographer put the age of starlight into perspective with stunning projections on some of Earth's oldest rock ...
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When English leaders began fretting about coal, the late-20-something Jevons decided he wanted to address their concerns. And ...