DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF              

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

LOWER YOUR PAIN INTENSITY WITH MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU?

                                                            Source:  McGill University

• Canadian researchers find that music that elicits goosebumps or intense feelings and reactions in an individual can lower their pain.   Here's what we know:

1. McGill University scientists say our favorite tunes can have a painkilling effect
2. Beloved music approximates the pain reduction at 1-point on a 10-point scale
3. That's about the same amount of pain relief as most over-the-counter pain medications deliver
4. Moving music that is particularly impactful on the individual has an even stronger effect than 1-point in 10-points
5. The study was done on 63 participants using a probe to heat an area of the arm
6. While listening to various music tracks, participants rated pain
7. Results:  music eliciting more chills and of great meaning and impact to the individual produced lower pain intensity

• Next time you're in pain, you may want to pass by the pharmacy and hit the CD shop.

WORLD'S 1ST FULLY CERTIFIED FLYING TAXI

                                            Source: Ehang

• China's Ehuang has the world's 1st fully certified, passenger carrying air taxi that is now operational.  Here are the facts:

1. All electric, vertical take-off and landing flying taxi
2. Doesn't need an airport; can take-off and land on any flat surface, including rooftops
3. Carries up to 2 passengers or 600 pounds of cargo
4. Maximum speed of 80 mph
5. Range - 18 miles on a charge
6. Fully autonomous - no pilot
7. Powered by 16 electric rotors
8. Controlled by a central command that monitors the vehicle's flight status, route and weather conditions
9. Very low noise levels and zero emissions
10. Fully charges in 2 hours
11. Safety redundancies, including backup batteries, rotors and communications links
12. Emergency landing system and parachutes
13. Bottomline:  China and Ehang have the world's 1st flying taxi in passenger service and flying taxis are expected to be a key part of the future of daily commuting.

A 2-WHEEL CAR

                            Source:  Shane

• Unique new car concept that runs on 2-wheels, not on 4-wheels - developed by a serial entrepreneur.  Here are the facts:

1. Vehicle created by Hoverboard creator Shane Chen
2. Chen is an American entrepreneur based in Washington
3. 2-wheel car concept is called the Shane
4. It's electric
5. Pod like cabin wedged between 2 huge wheels
6. Seats 5 people
7. Wheels automatically adjust to body motion to maintain stability
8. Chen wants to bring in partners to bring this unique concept to life.

 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane