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The atmosphere gets in the way of the universe’s most amazing objects

The atmosphere gets in the way of the universe’s most amazing objects

26 February 2020

Earth’s atmosphere thankfully provides air for us to breathe, but when trying to study interesting objects in space it causes all sorts of problems, writes Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
E-scooters are a disaster for cities – but we must embrace them

E-scooters are a disaster for cities – but we must embrace them

26 February 2020

Electric scooters are a nightmare. Rented by the minute, they clog up pavements and are an ungainly eyesore, but we still need them, says Donna Lu

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