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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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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 you...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  HYUNDAI'S AIR TAXI PLANS ARE BIG                                                      Source:  Hyundai Global automaker Hyundai has unveiled a sleek, sophisticated all-electric air taxi for short-haul city-suburban flights.  The company's ambitions for a role in urban air mobility are huge.  Here are some facts: Hyundai plans a dual focused business:  manufacturing flying taxis for sale and also running a flying taxi service Targets 2028 for its commercial flying taxi customer operations Its subsidiary, Supernal with 600 employees, is developing its full-scale eVTOL S-A2 Carries a pilot and 4 passengers Range up to 50 miles Normal trip between major cities and their suburbs, airports, etc. of between 25 to 40 miles All-...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kame, Journalist

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  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 custo...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEXT-G HUMANOID ROBOT WITH HUMAN SKIN                                                                            Source:  University of Tokyo University of Tokyo roboticists have created a sci-fi inspired, next-G humanoid robot with human, lab grown skin.  Yes, it sounds creepy!  But there are also valuable scientific benefits to it.  Here's what we know: The robot's face is a world first; it's composed of lab grown, human skin The facial skin is designed to heal itself if damaged It can also be used to heal burn victims The scientists think it will prove valuable in training plastic surgeons and for the cosmetics industry It's also important robotic resea...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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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 ...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE: PLAN TO SAVE SPECIES FROM EXTINCTIONS                                                                                     Source:  Stock A new study, by researchers including 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 m...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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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...