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NASA Liquid Lens Space Telescope Could be 100 Times the Size of Webb

NASA’s huge new James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful telescope ever launched into space, but the agency is already looking toward the future. It is currently exploring the possibility of creating liquid lenses to make a gigantic telescope perhaps 100 times the size of the Webb. In a new article on its website, NASA writes that it is exploring new ways and fluid materials…
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How AI Camera Traps are Protecting Gabon Wildlife from Poachers

AI-powered camera traps are being used for more than just documenting and monitoring animals — they have also been a crucial tool in protecting the local wildlife from poachers, such is the case in Gabon in Central Africa. Rich Biodiversity Needs to be Protected Congo, and Congo Basin, in particular, offer incredible biodiversity with roughly 400 species of mammals and 1,000 species of…
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Nikon Unveils Smaller and Lighter 800mm f/6.3 VR S Z-Mount Lens

Nikon has announced the Nikkor 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras. While still a hefty lens, it is 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount counterpart thanks in part to the use of a Phase Fresnel (PF) front element. The 800mm f/6.3 VR S benefits from what Nikon says are the latest optical technologies that result in maximum sharpness and fidelity while at…
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Owl Makes Surprise Appearance on News Weather Camera

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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