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Why bus shelters are about more than just keeping out the rain

The structures make waiting times feel shorter – and can encourage the use of public transport A bus shelter is a basic structure intended to give at least minimal protection from wind, sun and rain, though some can be far more elaborate. Shelters usually have a roof and back or side panels made of steel, polycarbonate or glass to stop rain and snow falling from above. Continue reading...

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NASA’s Voyager 1 is about to reach a historic one-light-day milestone

NASA’s Voyager 1 is approaching an extraordinary milestone nearly 50 years after its launch, even as engineers battle dwindling power and mysterious technical problems. A clever energy-saving maneuver has extended the spacecraft’s scientific mission, while an unexplained 48-hour communications blackout recently gave NASA a scare. On November 18, Voyager 1 will reach a distance of one light-day from Earth, making even the simplest round-trip communication take 48 hours.

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