DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


TIPSY ASTRONAUTS CAUGHT TAILGATING TO LUNAR FOOTBALL GAMES IN MOON CARS & BUGGIES



                    



                 Source:  NASA, University of Melbourne. Stock

  • "Tipsy Astronauts" could be the global headline if the University of Melbourne and 4 other universities are successful in their space food project.  Here's what we know:
  • The University of Melbourne is working on a project to grow fresh food in outer space
  • The goal is to be able to create food in outer space that isn't thermostabilized, served freeze-dried or irradiated
  • Project's name:  Australian Research Council Center of Excellence in Plants for Space
  • The project uses open-source robotic farming machines, as well as:  
  1. Digital Sensors
  2. AI and facial analysis to measure how food grows under certain conditions and how microgravity affects our experience in tasting it
  • An important part of the project is zero gravity beer, which is being designed to be consumed in space
  • Space beer will be made by fermenting yeast and carbonating it under zero gravity conditions
  • A special straw has been developed to allow drinkers to taste the beer without it escaping into the atmosphere
  • Success could be one small step for mankind and one giant leap for tailgating astronauts.      
HONDA'S NEW ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR



                                                                    Source:  Honda

  • Honda is developing an all-electric performance sports car and the CEO of Honda "wants to make it happen".  Here are some  key facts:
  • Honda is preparing to release the iconic Acura NSX as a next-generation, high performance electric sports car
  • The Acura NSX has the reputation of a rare supercar
  • The company's R&D team is actively exploring it and CEO Toshihiro Mibe wants to do it
  • The CEO says the electric sports car will have "a completely different taste" with a priority on being fun to drive 
  • The EV is likely to be the flagship of the upcoming O Series EV lineup
  • Honda hopes to minimize the battery weight while pushing longer range
  • It also hopes to optimize interior space
  • The prospects for this electric super sports car has the automotive industry buzzing
  • Honda hasn't made a decision yet on timing and mass production.


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