DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

NEW SCIENCE: OUR DOGS HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS

Source: Brewster Kane

A team from Durham University says selective breeding has made it difficult for dogs to convey feelings through facial expressions. Here's what we know:
Durham University used a "Dog Facial Action Coding System" to analyze both captive wolves and domestic dogs
They analyzed both spontaneous social interactions and reaction to external stimuli (like toys)
Their results:

They identified 9 emotional states, including anger, joy, curiosity and surprise
Wolves' facial expressions were more in tune with their emotional feelings than domestic dogs
Selective breeding facial structures (i.e. shorter muzzles, floppy ears, etc.) limit a dog's ability to show the same range of emotions as their wolf ancestors

Lesson learned: Next time my Weimaraner Brewster does something naughty like shredding an Amazon box, I'll assume he would like to replace his normal stoical look with one of contrition - but just can't!

BUGATTI CREATES WORLD'S FASTEST, STREET LEGAL CAR

Source: Bugatti

France-based, luxury sports car maker Bugatti has created a superlight, superfast hypercar that can top 300 mph. Here are some key facts:
Called L'Ultime or "The Last One" and it is Bugatti's 500th and final edition of its fabled Chiron
One-of-a-kind hypercar that sets the world speed record for a street legal car of 300 mph+
Offers blistering acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds
Contains Bugatti's W16 powertrain
Designed to be the ultimate hypercar: most powerful, fastest, most exclusive and most luxurious
It's yours for a mere $4 million.

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