Important Innovations Collection

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

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WORLD WAR III COULD BE A WEATHER WAR?                                                                                          Source:  Stock Cloud seeding in one country can flood another country.  Here's what we know: The US, France, Switzerland, China, Australia and other countries utilize the controversial technique of cloud seeding Dubai claims cloud seeding triggered their recent flooding - 2 years worth of rain in 24 hours in the desert metropolis Experts warn that cloud seeding can trigger heavy rains and flooding in adjacent countries Cloud seeding is used by 50 nations China is the most prolific advocate of weather modification Weather modification can also include clearing fog and smog as evidenced in Malaysia Experts warn we have almost no control over where the seeding will cause heavy rain  Unrestrained use could cause flooding in a neighboring country, which in turn could trigger retaliation

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane MONA LISA:  THE TALENTED RAP SINGER?                                                  Source:  Microsoft Microsoft has launched the VASA-1-AI bot that can make images talk and sing.  Here's what we know: Microsoft's VASA-1 transforms still images into animated clips of talking or singing Movements of the images lips are masterfully synchronized Not yet released to the public, Microsoft claims VASA-1 could be misused to impersonate humans VASA-1 AI is trained with a library of facial expressions, which allow it to animate the still images It then matches audio to the image making the face come to life Microsoft had the Mona Lisa singing a rap song as an example Mona rap Imagine if Mona moves on to another rap song like: "Baby Got Back" - Mona: "I like big butt and that's no lie..." Mona might need to clean up her act!!! NEW, RAPID BLOOD TEST FOR CONCUSSIONS                       

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane ANIMAL BREAKTHROUGH:  MY NEXT ACCOUNTANT MAY BE A RODENT?                                                                                          Source:  Stock Turns out arithmetic calculations are not unique to humans.  Here's what we know: A South Korean research team found that a rat's brain has a specific area to process numbers In their scientific experiment: Researchers used rodents who had no previous counting experience They trained the rodents to recognize sound stimuli that represented 2 or 3 numbers The researchers devised an algorithm to help the rodents focus on numerical values The result:  the small mammals were able to perceive and quantify numbers Wing-Ho Yung, the study's co-author, says the study encourages a reconsideration of the cognitive capabilities of animals Some monkeys, birds and fish are known to have a sense of numbers and are quite capable of addition and subtraction

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane ANIMAL BREAKTHROUGH: A WHALE THAT CONVERSES                                                                                Source:  Stock Scientists at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) claim to have had a conversation with a humpback whale.  Here's what we know: Whales make groans, whoops, thrup noises, sing lengthy songs and are rhythmic They speak a complex, elusive language, until now with this new research Scientists recorded humpback whales and played the recordings to others One female, named Twain, heard the recording, then mimicked it for 20 minutes and kept circling the boat that was the source of the recording Research scientists believe this is the first communications exchange between humans and humpback whales in their own language SETI is hoping to use their findings from non-human communications systems and apply it to extraterrestrial signals. NEW TOYOTA CONCEPT CAR WITH A