DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

FLYNOW eCOPTER COULD REVOLUTIONIZE TRAVEL





                                            Source:  FlyNow

  • Australian startup FlyNow Aviation has developed a small, electric helicopter that's being called revolutionary for city commuters.  Here's what we know:
  • It's an eCopter, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle
  • eCopter uses a co-axial drivetrain with 2 rotor propellers
  • The company says the 2 rotor propellers make it more efficient and stable
  • Range is 31 miles on a charge
  • Top speed is 81 mph
  • Said to be quiet as a dishwasher
  • Comes in 3 versions:  1 or 2 passengers and cargo transport
  • Flown autonomously by auto-pilot
  • Powered by battery electric powertrain with lithium-ion batteries
  • Company is working on a hydrogen fuel cell version for longer range
  • FlyNow says their eCopter could be operated as an air taxi and charge passengers the same price as a ground taxi
  • This eCopter is said to fit into existing helicopter regulations and should clear regulators more quickly and cheaply than other eVTOL flying taxi designs
  • This is a new flying vehicle to watch. 

YOUR DOG KNOWS MORE ABOUT YOU THAN YOU KNOW




                            Source:  Stock & My Brewster

  • For many of us, our bond with our dog is ultra special and irreplaceable.  Now, new scientific research underscores just how unique and special that relationship is.  Here's what we know:
  • A new study by scientists at Queen's University in Belfast shows that dogs can detect when their owner is stressed by detecting chemical changes in their breath and perspiration
  • The dogs' accuracy rate is uncanny - 94% on average and 97% for the top performers
  • The scientists believe that the dog detects hundreds of VOCs or volatile organic chemicals emitted by the body of their owner under stress
  • The scientists say that is the reason that dogs seem to be able to notice and offer comfort and support to their owners when they are under stress or going through hard times
  • So, why are humans receptive to the comfort and kind caring they receive from their dogs?
  • According to new research from Mass General Hospital, based on MRIs of Moms looking at pictures of their children and their dogs, the reaction from the Moms is very similar and loving to both their kids and dogs
  • The conclusion:  we love our dogs like we love our kids
  •  And why shouldn't we: the bond between humans and dogs has been part of life for thousands of years.

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