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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  HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BOTTLE OF WINE                                                       Source:  Stock Scientific studies can help in choosing from a wide array of expensive wine choices. This is wine news you can use.  Here are the scientific results: Buy white wine in dark bottles; it tastes better because the light doesn't get in and degrade the flavor White and rose wines in clear bottles may leave the wine tasting like a wet dog or boiled cabbage because of sunlight changing the wine's chemistry Corked wine tastes better than screw top Use a tulip glass to get the most out of the wine's aroma Aerate the wine; wine reacts with oxygen which helps the natural flavor develop This is a great example of science enhancin...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  WILD, NEW BUICK WILDCAT CONCEPT                                                                                     Source:  Buick Buick has upgraded its Buick Wildcat EV concept, which has automotive experts buzzing that Buick intends to put it into production.  Here's what we know: The sleek, new Wildcat concept unveils Buick's new design and branding strategy The design of the new concept is stunning, aerodynamic and very angular The branding strategy is "exceptional by design" and the EV certainly is The redesigned front of the car has a re-imagined fascia and headlight combination Interestingly Buick, which is in the middle of an evolut...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  FLYING CAR THAT ACTUALLY DRIVES & FLIES                                                             Source:  Alef CA-based Alef Aeronautics Model A is a flying and driving car that will hit the market next year.  It is specifically designed to let you fly out of a traffic jam.  Here's what we know: Alef Aero Model A is an unusual competitor in the flying car market: it drives like a normal car and flies like a plane 8 propellers positioned on the front and back of the car to take off anytime Uses a technology called distributed electric propulsion with mesh over the rotor blades, allowing air flow through the vehicle To drive it uses 4 small electric engines in each wheel Road range - 200 miles Flying...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NO NEED TO PARK YOUR CAR, JUST FOLD IT!                                                                                     Source:  City Transformer The world's 1st foldable car that can squeeze into tiny parking spots and drive very narrow roads will go on sale globally this summer for $17,400.  Here are some key facts: Invented by Israel-based City Transformer Measures 4.5' wide and can shrink to 3.2' Called CT-2 Shrinks in size by pulling in the wheelbase not the cabin Seats 2 All-electric Range of 74 to 111 miles on a charge Top speed - 55 mph Available for pre-order; priced at $17,400 75% weight reduction and 2-times more energy...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NO NEED TO PARK YOUR CAR, JUST FOLD IT!                                                                                     Source:  City Transformer The world's 1st foldable car that can squeeze into tiny parking spots and drive very narrow roads will go on sale globally this summer for $17,400.  Here are some key facts: Invented by Israel-based City Transformer Measures 4.5' wide and can shrink to 3.2' Called CT-2 Shrinks in size by pulling in the wheelbase not the cabin Seats 2 All-electric Range of 74 to 111 miles on a charge Top speed - 55 mph Available for pre-order; priced at $17,400 75% weight reduction and 2-times more energy effici...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  BLACKFLY/HELIX PERSONAL eVTOL BEING RIGOROUSLY TESTED BY USAF FOR USE                                                  Source:  Pivotal The US Air Force is considering a one-person flying eVTOL as part of its fleet of military vehicles. It's BlackFly, now called Helix, and it is considered one of the most exciting personal flying machines. Here are some key facts: USAF has started an 8-month rigorous testing process for the BlackFly/Helix, a personal, electric flying machine USAF has purchased 8 BlackFlys for the testing program The maker of BlackFly is Pivotal, a leading electric, light aircraft manufacturer It became known to the public as Opener's BlackFly and it's a pioneer in personal eVTOLs 1 and 2-seat versions 1st deliveries to custom...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  BLACKFLY/HELIX PERSONAL eVTOL BEING RIGOROUSLY TESTED BY USAF FOR USE                                                  Source:  Pivotal The US Air Force is considering a one-person flying eVTOL as part of its fleet of military vehicles. It's BlackFly, now called Helix, and it is considered one of the most exciting personal flying machines. Here are some key facts: USAF has started an 8-month rigorous testing process for the BlackFly/Helix, a personal, electric flying machine USAF has purchased 8 BlackFlys for the testing program The maker of BlackFly is Pivotal, a leading electric, light aircraft manufacturer It became known to the public as Opener's BlackFly and it's a pioneer in personal eVTOLs 1 and 2-seat versions 1st deliveries to customers to ...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  CHINA CREATES TINY ROBOT THAT SHRINKS BRAIN TUMORS & REDUCES ANEURISM RISK                                                                                     Source:  Stock Chinese scientists have created a microfiber-bot that crawls into the brain and could save 750,000 lives a year.   Here's what we know: It could revolutionize brain surgery Length:  5mm Composition:  magnetized fiber Shape-changing worm Brain insertion: via catheter Untethered, magnetically-controlled, soft robot Movement:  via doctors using magnets The robot's flexible shape allows it to block problematical blood vessels It's capable of fi...