DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


NEW SCIENCE:  ELEPHANTS CALL EACH OTHER BY NAME JUST LIKE HUMANS



                
Source:  Stock

  • New research by Colorado State University and Cornell University scientists demonstrates human-like behavior among elephants.  Elephants call each other by name, just like we do.  Here's what we know:
  • Scientists recorded 470 unique noises from elephants, capturing a variety of rumbles and pitches
  • Using machine learning, researchers found the calls contained a unique tune depending on which elephant they were communicating with
  • Scientists tested their theory that these noises corresponded to different names
  • When they played the specific noises to a herd, the elephant being named responded by returning the noise or approaching the speaker
  • Parrots and dolphins are thought to call one another by their name...now it seems that elephants do as well
  • The study suggests that elephants may be capable of abstract thinking, making them much more socially complex
  • So, the next time you see a herd of elephants, try calling out "Yo Dumbo" and see who comes over to you... or if they all look at you and decide that must be your name.


EVE - FLYING TAXI DEVELOPED IN BRAZIL IS SOARING


                                            Source:  Eve

  • Brazil-based plane maker Embraer's spinoff company Eve is a hot contender in the flying taxi industry with a big agenda.  Here's what we know:
  • Eve trades on the NYSE and in July it will begin fundraising rounds to support operations as it goes for certification to start flying customers by 2026
  • Full prototype of the flying taxi is being finalized and will be test-flown by the end of the year with ground tests starting in July
  • Full slate of 3000 orders coming from global customers in Brazil, the US, France and India
  • Eve is an electric, vertical take-off and landing vehicle that's battery powered
  • Can carry 4 passengers and a pilot; when fully autonomous, it will carry 6 passengers
  • Designed for short range, city flights
  • Range of 60 miles and top speed of 124 mph
  • Over 6-times lower cost-per-seat than a helicopter
  • Lift and cruise design with overhead wings, distributed rotors and rear propellers
  • Expects to start flying customers in 2026.

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