Important Innovations Collection

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 you to see in the dark It's a filter that's lighter than cling wrap The material can be integrated into a regular pair of glasses This enables night vision without needing a large, head mounted device The new material can capture infrared and visible light at the same time They use what they call "metasurface-based up-conversion technology" It's a breakthrough that eliminates the need for bulky light processing and cryogenic components Has big poten

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 your furry friends, get a new perspective and feel the stress decrease. HYUNDAI'S AIR TAXI PLANS ARE BIG                                                      Source:  Hyundai Global automaker Hyundai has unveiled a sleek, sophisticated all-electric air taxi fo

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 the experience Pepsi intends to use these cans to deliver  customized messages and special offers to each recipient Initial recipients will be creatives and influencers to get feedback The opportunity for Pepsi is to do tie-ups with digital creators to create

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 16% of the world already has some measure of protection The cost is estimated to be $263 billion...much of the cost would be to acquire new areas Time is not on our side as the costs go up every day...but the future of our planet and our fellow creatures and

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 ADVANCED SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT                                                                                                                                                         Source:  Airbus & Aalto European aviation leader Airbus, through its US based, spi

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 reaching for cheese, chips and wine...I'll just be reaching for wine. ALEXA IS GETTING A LOT SMARTER                                                                                     Source:  Amazon & Stock Amazon is giving its smart assistant Alexa a big intelligence boost with upgraded AI.  Here's wha

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 global electric vehicle transportation industry Just unveiled at the ASEAN automotive event in Thailand. STONEHENGE-LIKE STRUCTURE SEAHENGE DECODED?                                                                                Source:  Seahenge A myster

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SELF-MEDICATING CHIMPANZEES LEAD SCIENTISTS TO MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR HUMANS                                                                                    Source:  Stock  An Oxford University study indicates sick and injured chimpanzees self-medicate by eating medicinal plants and rubbing on their wounds.  Here's what we know: Lab tests done on the chimps' medicinal plants indicate the vast majority of them are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory Researchers say watching the chimps will help us discover new medicines of the future Scientists admit the chimps know the forest better than we do Apparently, the chimps know which plants help them get better In one study they tracked a chimp with an injured hand travel extensively to find and eat a fern, which turned out to be anti-inflammatory and reduced pain and swelling Scientists believe this high-level knowledge of medicinal plant benefits is sociall

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WONDER WHAT YOUR MENU WILL BE IN 2054?                                                                                Source: AI Midjourney   Experts using AI Midjourney have brought to life the foods of the future - 30 years from now.  The menu is quite bizarre.  Here's a look at what's for dinner in 2054: You'll be eating sustainable cuisine with a low carbon footprint The menu includes: Lots of lab grown meat, including steak Meat balls from aquatic plants Cricket salad Lots of new veggie varieties like fern azoila Bugs very high in protein and nutrition like crickets, worms and ants will be superfood offerings 3D printers creating your food will be an important part of every kitchen Red meat and dairy products that have a high carbon footprint will be of dwindling importance According to AI, the menu will be good for you and the environment and will be a big weapon in the battle against Climate

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane OLDEST WINE EVER TO BE FOUND IN LIQUID FORM - 2,000 YEARS OF AGING IN A ROMAN TOMB                                         Source: University of Cordoba Scientists from the University of Cordoba analyzed the wine and determined it to be the oldest liquid wine ever found.  Here's what we know: It is reddish brown and sherry-like Found in a Roman tomb in the town of Carmona The urn containing the wine also contained cremated bones and a gold ring There were 5 liters of wine in the urn Organic chemists believe it was originally a white wine and not toxic The wine is very similar to wines in the region today So would you be tempted to have a sip...not me - aging with old bones and a ring doesn't sound too tasty!   HUMAN FACE FROM 300,000 YEARS AGO SIMILAR TO US                                                  Source:  Cicero Moraes The face of our oldest ancestor from 300,000 year ago has been recreated tha