DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
SWEDEN'S ELECTRONIC SOIL INCREASES CROP GROWTH
- Swedish scientists have developed electrically conductive soil that in some cases increases seedling growth by 50%. Here's what we know:
- Researchers are stimulating the root system of plants electrically
- They've engineered electrically conductive soil for hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method
- Hydroponics could help address food security issues in challenging environments and in those with little arable land
- Hydroponics will also enable food growth in urban environments
- Key bottom-line points from this new research:
- Barley seedlings grown in conductive soil grew up to 50% more in 15 days when their roots were stimulated electrically
- Plants grew without soil using water and nutrients
- Little water is needed as water is recirculated in a closed system
- Electrical stimulation fosters the increased growth rate
- Linkoping University researchers in Sweden used low voltage/low energy amounts to create the electronic soil
- Electronic soil may not solve global food security issues but it can most assuredly help
- For me, this is innovative food for thought.
REVO ZERO'S NEW HYDROGEN ENERGY MINI-VAN
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- Virginia-based startup Revo Zero has developed a hydrogen-powered minivan with a unique powertrain. Here are some key facts:
- Plug-in fuel cell powertrain that combines EV battery tech with hydrogen fuel cell technology
- Promised range of 700 miles on a charge
- Big distinctions: the range and the traditional minivan backdoors but with front doors that slide out and forward
- 3 rows of seats
- Panoramic glass roof
- Sleek-looking, green minivan.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SPACE
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- This is a Christmas Tree Collection of Stars in space, that's 2500 light years away from Earth. A majestic image of peace and joy captured by NASA. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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