Important Innovations Collection

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE ARE GETTING SUNBURNT Source:  Antarctic stock Thanks to Climate Change, wildlife in the Antarctic like seals and penguins are in danger of getting sunburns.  A massive hole in the ozone level above the Antarctic has developed and is lasting for longer parts of the year.  There are dangerous UV levels and scientists say it's posing a danger to wildlife.  Here are some key facts: Scientists report that the hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic is "massive", has been growing for 4 years and is now staying open for longer periods of time It now poses a danger to wildlife in the form of UV levels giving them sunburns Particularly vulnerable are baby seals and Penguins Other animals and plants are also in danger Scientists say Climate Change emissions are causing this and it could make the survival of some species more difficult The ozone layer is 25 miles above the Earth's

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  AI MATCHES PERFECT DOG WITH PERFECT OWNER                                                                           Source:  Brewster Kane & Stock Computer scientists at the University of East London have developed an AI model that pinpoints a dog's personality to match it with the perfect human owner.  This AI application takes picking your next dog from blind luck to scientific prediction.  Here are some key facts: The scientists are using the behavioral records of 70,000 dogs provided by the University of Pennsylvania The personality traits are identified in individual dogs, not by breed or gender So far, it's said to be 99% accurate The AI can select the right dog for the right job, be it working as a police dog to sniff-out drugs or being the perfect family pet 5 types of personality categories are used: Excitable and hyper-attached Anxious and fearful Aloof and predatory Reactive and assertiv

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW RESEARCH:  DECODING YOUR DOG'S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS                                                       Source:  Stock The co-founders of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies give these insights into decoding your dog's facial expressions.  Here are some key examples: Tongue out - can mean dog is feeling relaxed and happy if coming from semi-closed mouth Nose wrinkling - contracted facial muscles and wrinkled nose can mean dog irritation and potential aggression Lip licking - especially with closed eyes can indicate stress Avoiding eye contact - can mean they want to avoid conflict Staring - can mean your dog loves you; but if hackles accompany it, this could be a challenge Whale eyes - could be a sign of fear Smiling - Can mean a happy dog with tongue protruding outside of a semi-closed mouth, soft eyes and ears flopping to the side We don't see much smiling at Happy Hour as I savor wine and

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE:  FAMOUS KING TUT CURSE REVEALED                                                                                     Source: King Tut Tomb Stock More than 20 people have died who opened King Tut's tomb.  Their deaths are all attributed to the legendary Pharaoh's Curse that goes back 3000 years.  Now a scientist claims to know the real cause.  Here's what we know: The famous Pharaoh's Curse seems to befall anyone who opens King Tut's Tomb Since 1922 more than 20 people died after being present when the tomb was opened Now an expert claims there is a scientific reason for the deaths The scientist's finding: the deaths occurred from radiation poisoning from elements containing uranium, and toxic waste deliberately put inside the vault Exposure to the uranium likely caused cancers Interestingly, ancient people knew how dangerous the toxins were as evidenced by inscriptions found

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