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From the Rockies to the Races: Why College Students Are Joining the Celebrity-Packed  Kentucky Derby
From the Rockies to the Races: Why College Students Are Joining the Celebrity-Packed Kentucky Derby
April 24, 2024

The Kentucky Derby, often celebrated as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” transcends mere horse racing to become a staple of American...

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Rayleigh scattering causing the blue hue of th...
Rayleigh scattering causing the blue hue of the sky while Mie scattering is responsible for the reddening in the sunset (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Weird architecture hits a new high with a skylight that doesn’t actually need the sun, or a cloud you can keep indoors. I swear I’m not making this up.

“Let’s be honest—in certain parts of the world, it can get pretty grim in winter. It would be awesome to have a lamp that just spread sunlight and blue skies all year round.

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Well, luckily for us, that dream has now become a reality.

The CoeLux skylight beams sunshine into your room, regardless of the weather outside. Essentially just a light, but it’s a very clever light. It mimics real sunlight by using a scientific method called Rayleigh scattering, which causes light particles to scatter.”

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