DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


LOWER YOUR PAIN INTENSITY WITH MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU?


                                                            Source:  McGill University

  • Canadian researchers find that music that elicits goosebumps or intense feelings and reactions in an individual can lower their pain.   Here's what we know:
  1. McGill University scientists say our favorite tunes can have a painkilling effect
  2. Beloved music approximates the pain reduction at 1-point on a 10-point scale
  3. That's about the same amount of pain relief as most over-the-counter pain medications deliver
  4. Moving music that is particularly impactful on the individual has an even stronger effect than 1-point in 10-points
  5. The study was done on 63 participants using a probe to heat an area of the arm
  6. While listening to various music tracks, participants rated pain
  7. Results:  music eliciting more chills and of great meaning and impact to the individual produced lower pain intensity
  • Next time you're in pain, you may want to pass by the pharmacy and hit the CD shop.

WORLD'S 1ST FULLY CERTIFIED FLYING TAXI



                                            Source: Ehang


  • China's Ehuang has the world's 1st fully certified, passenger carrying air taxi that is now operational.  Here are the facts:
  1. All electric, vertical take-off and landing flying taxi
  2. Doesn't need an airport; can take-off and land on any flat surface, including rooftops
  3. Carries up to 2 passengers or 600 pounds of cargo
  4. Maximum speed of 80 mph
  5. Range - 18 miles on a charge
  6. Fully autonomous - no pilot
  7. Powered by 16 electric rotors
  8. Controlled by a central command that monitors the vehicle's flight status, route and weather conditions
  9. Very low noise levels and zero emissions
  10. Fully charges in 2 hours
  11. Safety redundancies, including backup batteries, rotors and communications links
  12. Emergency landing system and parachutes
  13. Bottomline:  China and Ehang have the world's 1st flying taxi in passenger service and flying taxis are expected to be a key part of the future of daily commuting.
A 2-WHEEL CAR


                            Source:  Shane


  • Unique new car concept that runs on 2-wheels, not on 4-wheels - developed by a serial entrepreneur.  Here are the facts:
  1. Vehicle created by Hoverboard creator Shane Chen
  2. Chen is an American entrepreneur based in Washington
  3. 2-wheel car concept is called the Shane
  4. It's electric
  5. Pod like cabin wedged between 2 huge wheels
  6. Seats 5 people
  7. Wheels automatically adjust to body motion to maintain stability
  8. Chen wants to bring in partners to bring this unique concept to life.


For more stories like this, FLIGHT PATH TO THE FUTURE





 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane


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