Important Innovations Collection

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE:  ELEVATE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH 3, EASY DIETARY CHANGES                                                                                          Source:  Stock According to the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological conditions affect more than 3 billion people.  Here are 3, easy dietary changes to help your mental health: Increase your fiber.  Low fiber intake leads to a degrading of the protective layer that lines the gut and a lowering of the tissue that lines the brain. Avoid fad diets.  Some can lead to immunological changes in the brain. Consume the right micronutrients.  Examples ...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL - WHO'S THE FAIREST ANIMAL OF THEM ALL?                                                                                     Source:  Stock Which brilliant animals can recognize themselves in the mirror? Scientists from universities around the world, including Emory and Cardiff Universities are involved in this research.  Some animals that are able to recognize themselves in a mirror include: Chimpanzees Great apes Orangutans Asian elephants Mice Dolphins Pigeons These animals have advanced cognitive skills Many animals do not pass the mirror recognition test Is the time near when those animals that do recognize th...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW LENS LETS YOU SEE IN THE DARK                                                                                                                                                       Source:  TMOS - Australia The new night vision filter, innovated by researchers at TMOS in Australia, gives you the power to see in the dark using everyday glasses.  Here are some key facts: The scientists have developed a new, ultra-thin material that can enable y...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE:  CAN INTERACTION WITH YOUR DOG OR CAT IMPROVE YOUR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE?                                                                                Source:  Stock Kent State and Tufts University researchers think so.  Here's what their research found: High levels of stress lead to worse athletic performance Animal interaction lowers stress hormones Olympic athletes use dogs to help them relax during training breaks One study investigated students under high stress experiencing a decline in stress by interacting with dogs Bottomline:  Whether you're an athlete, a student or a professional under high stress...interact more with you...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  PEPSI'S SMART CAN HAS A STORY TO TELL                                                                                     Source:  Pepsi Beverage giant Pepsi just unveiled a  unique piece of innovation - the Pepsi Smart Can.  Here's what we know: Pepsi has come up with a world first -- its LED engagement platform, which it calls a "Can-vas" for creativity It's a regular Pepsi can but uniquely customized to be a story telling medium as a digital media platform Pepsi has wrapped a flexible 3D high-definition screen around the can The can does not contain any soda It has movement sensors and accelerometers to allow the user to customize th...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE: SETTING ASIDE JUST 1.2% OF THE EARTH'S LAND COULD PREVENT MOST EXTINCTIONS                                                                                     Source:  Stock A new study, including by scientists at The University of East Anglia, has concluded that we could save a majority of soon-to-be-extinct plants and animals.  Here's what we know: The world has a goal of protecting 30% of the world's wildlife that's being decimated by climate change, habitat destruction and pollution Setting aside 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of extinctions.  This would entail 633,000 sq. miles ...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  SCIENCE HAS OUR BACK ON THE BEST TEMPERATURE TO ENJOY A ROSE WINE                                                                                     Source:  Stock Experts say a huge percentage of us are drinking rose when it's too cold The common misconception is rose needs to be cold Experts advise taking it out of the fridge and letting it stand for 30 minutes so it can reach the optimum temperature for taste, fruity flavors and aromas Bottomline:  around 50-degrees F is optimum Nothing better on a warm summer afternoon than a nice rose...and if you want to add a few ice cubes that's between you and your conscience.  ZEPHYR - HIGHLY...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  FATTY FOODS MAY WORSEN ANXIETY                                                                                                    Source:  Stock University of Colorado, Boulder scientists indicate that turning to junk food when we're anxious makes matters worse.  Here's what we know: Experiments on animals found that fatty foods disrupt gut bacteria Fatty foods alter behavior and influence brain chemicals to fuel anxiety Little did I know that the junk food that I thought was giving me solace during anxious moments was actually making me more nervous Next time I get the jitters, instead of reachin...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW EV BATTERY GIVES YOU 1 MILLION MILES                                                                                Source:  Farasis China's Farasis Energy, a global leader in energy innovation, has created a blockbuster EV battery with unprecedented range, hot and cold temperature resistance and charge cycle lifespan.  Here are the facts: Provides 1 million miles of range Can operate normally in temperatures between -22 degrees F to 149 degrees F Operates at 70% state-of-health (SOH) even after thousands of charges Can be used in a range of vehicles: EVs, eVTOLs, buses, trucks, emerging 3-wheel vehicles Bottom line:  this new battery could reinvent the...