Important Innovations Collection

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane   HUMANOID ROBOTS DESTINED FOR SPACE                                                             Source:  NASA NASA is developing a humanoid robot named Valkyrie designed for harsh, unstructured disaster areas but it is also destined for the unstructured, unpredictable world of space.  Here's what we know: Valkyrie is 6'2" and 300 pounds Being tested in Houston  Configured with arms, legs, torso like a human NASA says with the right software, it will be able to function like a human using tools and equipment NASA believes Valkyrie will be able to perform risky tasks in space like repairing equipment on the outside of the spacecraft or cleaning solar panels on the vehicle Bottomline:  NASA wants humanoid robots to replace humans for dangerous jobs in space, so that humans can be out of harms' way and be allowed to focus on exploration and discovery. LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT IN US HISTORY   

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane   NOT A UFO, IT'S A USO - UNIDENTIFIED SUBMERGED OBJECT MOVING AT 3,330 MPH                                                                                                       Source:  Stock Virginia Tech professor and Defense expert Dr. Robert McGwire encountered an underwater unidentified object moving at more than the speed of sound or 3,330 mph.  Here's what we know: While doing classified work on a US Navy submarine, Dr. McGwire heard a sound whiz by Such strong sounds at the speed of sound underwater should have crushed the sub The incident occurred in the late 1990's and the military team was told not to report it; Dr. McGwire says he was not Dr. McGwire has High Security Intelligence Clearance and a PhD from Brown University The underwater sighting lasted a few seconds Details including location and depth were not reported due to it being a classified mission Context:  Fastest sea animal i

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane ARE YOU AND I JUST CHARACTERS IN A VIRTUAL WORLD?                                                                                Source:  Stock A physicist from the University of Portsmouth (UK) believes he has found clues to suggest we're living in a computer simulation.  Here's what we know: The physicist's clues: Limits to how fast light and sound travel; this suggests that they are governed by the speed of a computer processor He sees symmetry saving computational energy and power Elementary particles are like pixels Code for the advanced computer simulation is the law of physics Professor Melvin Vopson believes the physical behavior of our information resembles the process of compressing code in a computer or the computer deleting it Bottomline:  If you ever feel like a small player in a massive production, this may be the answer. IMPRESSIVE EV FOR UNDER $30,000                                 

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane BMW'S IX5 HYDROGEN CAR: GAMECHANGER FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY?                                                            Source:  BMW With the introduction of the IX5 hydrogen car, BMW is exciting experts with the idea of a new competitor in the race for sustainability.  Here's what we know: A prominent brand like BMW going with hydrogen represents a strong alternative to electric cars Both hydrogen and electric vehicles are good for the environment - neither emit harmful gases A major plus for hydrogen is it can be filled with fuel very quickly and can go a much longer distance than an EV without   refueling Many people feel electric charging takes too long and EVs don't go far enough on a charge A problem with hydrogen cars is the lack of places to fuel As hydrogen refueling centers show up and with a strong global brand like BMW promulgating hydrogen vehicles, people may start choosing hydrogen ve

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane PHOTOSYNTHESIS MIMICKED WITHOUT PLANTS                                                       Source: Stock Scientists have developed a breakthrough photosynthesis process that will enable humans to live and breathe on Mars and elsewhere in space. The scientists say the process can complement life support systems in space habitats.  Here's what we know: Fundamentally the breakthrough process captures light and transforms it into useful chemicals just as plants do Scientists behind the breakthrough are from the European Space Agency (ESA), University of Warwick and the Georgia Institute of Technology and it's part of their Humans on Mars initiative The primary source of energy is from the Sun Semiconductors are used to absorb energy much like chlorophyll in plants The solar energy is then converted to hydrogen, oxygen and other molecules, depending on the semiconductor The process will be tested onboard a

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SWEDEN'S ELECTRONIC SOIL INCREASES CROP GROWTH                                                                    Source:  Linkoping University & Stock Swedish scientists have developed electrically conductive soil that in some cases increases seedling growth by 50%.  Here's what we know: Researchers are stimulating the root system of plants electrically They've engineered electrically conductive soil for hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method Hydroponics could help address food security issues in challenging environments and in those with little arable land Hydroponics will also enable food growth in urban environments Key bottom-line points from this new research: Barley seedlings grown in conductive soil grew up to 50% more in 15 days when their roots were stimulated electrically Plants grew without soil using water and nutrients Little water is needed as water is recirculated in a clos

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane THE OUTSTANDING HYBRID OF 2023 - LAMBORGHINI REVULETO                                                       Source:  Lamborghini How would you like to have The Outstanding Hybrid of 2023 under your Christmas tree?  Here's a look at the Lamborghini Revuleto: It's a hyper sports car with a hybrid powertrain  & is called a PHEV or plug-in electric vehicle Aerodynamically styled with classic vestiges of Lamborghini's past Traditional, high-powered V12 engine teamed with 3 electric motors and batteries 2 electric motors at each front wheel and one in the back Most powerful Lamborghini ever made with 1,001 hp Top speed is 218 mph AWD supercar 8-speed automatic Starting price is $608,358. Lamborghini intends to deliver an all-electric supercar by 2028. AI CREATES BEDTIME STORIES FOR KIDS                                                            Source:  Stock Open AI's Chat GPT can create custom

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane MIT USES AI TO DEVELOP NEW LEVEL OF ANTIBIOTICS Source:  MIT & Stock It appears that MIT and Harvard researchers at MIT's Broad Institute have achieved a big breakthrough in using AI to discover new, more advanced, life-saving antibiotics.  Here are the key facts: Broad Institute scientists used a deep-learning algorithm to identify new compounds that are effective against antibiotic resistant infections These compounds are being used to develop a new class of antibiotics discovered with the assistance of AI to combat bacterial infections that have become resistant to antibiotics These new antibiotics could save millions of lives yearly Just in 2019, antibiotic resistant bacteria killed 1.27 million people and contributed to 5 million more deaths globally Those numbers have continued to rise because of COVID 19 The use of AI and deep learning algorithms by these scientists could have a profound effect w