DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne 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 socially learned and could lead to benefits for humans
  • Soon we may be hearing..."Dr. Chimp will see you now."

1ST LOOK AT DAZZLING HYDROGEN POWERED PLANE



                                      Source:  Sirius Aviation

  • Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation and BMW Designworks just unveiled their dazzling new green jet.  Here are some key facts:
  • Called CEO Jet
  • It's a winged eVTOL
  • Powered by liquid hydrogen fuel cells
  • Flies on 28 ducted fans on the wings and canard
  • Each fan has its own motor
  • Range of 1,150 miles
  • Cruising speeds of 320 mph
  • V-tail business jet
  • Altitude of 21,000 feet
  • Hydrogen-electric powertrain
  • Carries 3 passengers
  • Expected to go into full production by 2028.



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