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NASA contracts Canoo to build EVs that will transport astronauts to launchpad for Artemis missions

April 5, 2022
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced it has chosen EV startup Canoo to provide zero-emission EVs to transport its crew to the launchpad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. Canoo will soon join the likes of Tesla and Rivian as EV automakers integrated into the realm of space exploration. Whether it’s being dramatized and celebrated on the silver…
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Oversight Committee grills USPS over gas-guzzler contract

April 5, 2022
The House Oversight Committee held a 3.5-hour long hearing today on USPS’ contract to buy tens of thousands of gas guzzling trucks from Oshkosh Defense to replace its aging delivery fleet. At issue is the USPS’ current order of 50,000 “Next Generation Delivery Vehicles” (NGDV) – the first phase of a planned full replacement of USPS’ delivery fleet. The hearing included significant…
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Owl Makes Surprise Appearance on News Weather Camera

April 5, 2022
A curious owl has become a star in Montana after landing in front of a local news station’s weather camera and peering into it to investigate. CBS affiliate station KRTV in Great Falls, Montana, spotted the unexpected visitor on its Eyecam weather camera in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 30th, 2022. “The KRTV Great Falls Eyecam — perched atop the U.S. Bank building…
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NewsPhotography

No, Grids Do Not Directly Increase Contrast in Photos

April 5, 2022
One of the biggest challenges for a photographer learning how to light with an off-camera flash isn’t necessarily the type of lights they have but rather learning how to control it. Using a big softbox or umbrella will provide wonderful soft even light, but that light will often spill almost everywhere, especially in places you don’t want it to go. Thankfully we have access to a wide…
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