DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

NEW SCIENCE: NAP AWAY DEPRESSION

Source: Stock

So...your co-worker got the promotion and you didn't; your girlfriend says her garden gnome's conversation is more scintillating than yours and your dog is looking askance at you for drinking a bit too much wine...not to worry!!! Take a nap and ward off depression. Here's what we know:
China's Central South University analyzed data on 8000 people
In general, the people who slept an extra 2 hours on the weekend were up to 46% less likely to show signs of depression
The linkage of less depression and more sleep was stronger in men under 65 years old
Nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression
2 hours catch-up sleep on the weekend may ward off depression and as you'll be more awake...you may be more interesting than a garden gnome.

NEW JET WITH NO WINGS

Source: Oscar Vinals

The Sky OV Evo concept plane is designed to be the ultimate in luxury flying and innovative design. Here are some key facts:
The plane has no traditional wings but is a blended wing design
Carries 300 people with seats assembled in 12 rows
Top speed of Mach 1.5 or 1,150 mph
Can fly New York City to London in less than 5 hours
Bladeless turbine engines with hydrogen propulsion
Hydrogen fuel and electric powered
Advanced engine technology to achieve high speeds with improved fuel efficiency
The ultimate in luxury flying, Sky OV Evo contains private suites, lounges and living rooms
Designed by renowned Spanish plane designer Oscar Vinals
Vinals says his concept was inspired by birds gliding in flight
Vinals is looking for an airline to buy his design and start manufacturing it
Some experts believe this is a look at the future of flying.

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