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In 2014, Hong Kong protesters used umbrellas as a form of passive resistance to the city police’s use of tear gas and pepper spray as they demanded a more transparent election. The protest movement was known as the “Umbrella Revolution.” Ten years later, five Hong Kongers reflect on their roles during the protests, and how their lives have changed after Beijing’s crackdowns.

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A new and unique fusion reactor comes together due to global research collaboration Phys.org

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