Usually the scattering of energy is considered a nuisance -- whether driving in fog or poor reception from a cell phone tower -- and most techniques either try to avoid it (by turning on fog lights) or reduce the impact of scattering (by selecting energy for the phone only from direct paths).

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In 2012, Midnight Madness events often feature bright lights, fog machines, and performances by major recording artists.

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They say this is because the red warning lights aren't visible in fog or low cloud.

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One night, fog gathered thickly, abstracting the licks and sighs of the northern lights.

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