The beams would be far brighter than the full moon and, even if carefully pointed, would scatter in the atmosphere to be very bright off-beam, disrupting wildlife and effectively destroying the sky’s remaining natural beauty by erasing the stars from our sight.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
Named after Austrian engineer Josef Melan, the design, which allowed for faster construction, incorporated arched steel beams supporting concrete arches that supported the bridge’s structure.
Build a Compact Potting Bench The potting bench—which McMahon built using affordable cedar lumber and painted to blend in with the fence—helps corral messier potting work to one section of the garden.
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Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
This lumber industry by-product is available in a range of sizes.
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Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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