Important Innovations Collection

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SCIENCE:  CROWS - THE AVIAN EINSTEINS                                                  Source:  Stock A University of Washington study finds that crows have an uncanny memory of human faces and give gifts to people who feed them.  Here's what we know: This is a 5-year study by scientists at the University of Washington Crows are kind-hearted and are known to bring lost keys, earnings, rocks and bones back to people who feed them - called gifting They're fiercely protective and can hold a grudge if you threaten their nest in May or June, which could result in repetitive strikes against the miscreant - so stay clear How to make a crow a friend: Feed them once a day at roughly the same time with what they like (seeds & nuts) Stay a distance away (they're a bit standoffish) After several times, you may have a new bestie giving you gifts So be careful:  if on their bad side (seen as nest threat) you

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane INNOVATIVE FUNDRAISING:  WINE ON THE RUN                                                                 Source:  BBC & London Marathon Wine connoisseur and marathoner Tom Gilbey ran the prestigious London Marathon sipping a different glass of wine at every mile.  Here's what we know: It was all done for charity - Hospice care The challenge was to blind taste a different wine at every mile and name the wine vintage, grape and producer He identified 21 wines - an outstanding score He raised nearly $18,000. for hospice He avoided becoming too tipsy by taking small sips Elite marathon runners do not recommend hydrating with wine during marathon runs As for our Hospice Hero...he has not only benefitted humanity but also showed us another benefit o f wine . ASTON MARTIN-ROLLS ROYCE FLYING CAR                                                                                    Source:  Aston Martin This new fly

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane THANKS TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOR SETTING US STRAIGHT ON CANNED WINE                                                                                     Source:  Stock Canned soda, canned beer...canned wine?  Not so fast!  Here's what we know: The popularity of canned wine has increased in recent years, but there's one problem:  the aroma of rotten eggs Cornell to the rescue and a pleasant-smelling canned wine future Sulfites in wine can react with aluminum creating a rotten egg smell Use of ultrathin liners can prevent the exposure of sulfites to aluminum thus preventing the fumes Timing is important: canned wine is intended to be consumed quickly An easy home hack to stinky canned wine: pour it into a glass and swirl.  Within minutes it volatizes ...no more rotten egg smell Thanks to Cornell, we may soon be able to crack open a can of our favorite expensive French wine. WORLD'S LARGEST WIN

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: ALIEN ABDUCTION "NOT SO ELEMENTARY, WATSON"                                                         Source:  Stock A Rice University team of scientists will analyze 30 years' worth of evidence of alien abduction cases.  Here's what we know: Evidence to be studied by experts:  photos, slides, personal journals, notes and more Important cases: Betty and Barney Hill case.  Well-publicized New Hampshire couple claimed to have been abducted in 1961 while driving up a mountain. A psychiatrist/hypnotist helped them remember their experiences of walking into a flying alien object and seeing grey skinned aliens. Two fishermen in Mississippi claimed abduction by aliens while fishing in 1973.  Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker both had strange puncture wounds in their arms from the experience.  Both men passed polygraph tests on the experience. The case of Travers Walton.  Arizona fo

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane JAPAN HAS CREATED THE WORLD'S FASTEST BULLET TRAIN                                                                          Source:  Japan's Maglev train Japan's new Maglev is the world's fastest bullet train with speeds up to 311 mph.  Here are some key facts: Commuter travel will start in the next few years Can travel 226 miles in 40 minutes Called ChuoShenkansan It's 100 mph faster than an F1 race car and 2 &1/2-times faster than a conventional train Operator is Central Japan Railway Company Almost 90% of travel is inside tunnels The plan is trains composed of 16 cars capable of carrying 1,000 passengers The system works on magnetic repulsion between the cars and tracks and the train literally floats in a process called magnetic levitation The cars lift 4" off the ground which eliminates any friction The technology is similar to Tesla's hyperloop The ride is said to be except

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE:  TURNS OUT EVEN INSECTS LIKE TO PLAY                                                      Source:  Queen Mary University of London & Stock Dozens of scientists argue there is widespread consciousness across the animal and insect world.  Here's what we know: Many scientists have signed the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness which argues that scientific research indicates a widespread possibility of animal consciousness Some people think we are blinded as a whole on how our sentience might work in other species Recent experiments showed that bees played with wooden balls just for fun; fish recognized their image in an underwater mirror; and octopus avoid things that caused previous pain Some scientists say it is irresponsible to ignore the research and the welfare of these creatures  So, the next time you insult some rude human oaf with "you dumb animal" or "you insen