Important Innovations Collection

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY PAVES WAY FOR MORE FLAVORSOME COFFEE                                                                                     Source:  Stock Italian researchers pieced together the complete genetic map of the world's most popular drink, Arabica coffee.  Here's what we know: Knowing the complete genetic map will help breed new coffee crops  It will also lead to crops that cope better in the warming world With the discovery scientists may be able to provide coffee growers with coffees that appeals even more to consumers Scientists are now able to home in on the genes responsible for sweetness and the flavor of the brew Ad...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane VACUUM BALLOON THAT CAN CARRY PASSENGERS FAST AS A COMMERCIAL JET                                                                           Source:  Los Alamos, Stock, NASA A highly advanced vacuum balloon for travel is under development in New Mexico that could break all records set by traditional helium and hydrogen blimp balloons.  This is not your average hot-air balloon ride.  It could be breakthrough new aviation innovation.   Here are the facts: Scientists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico are developing a vacuum ballon that can travel as fast as a commercial jet Designed to carry passengers, drop packages and drones and do surveillance ...