DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 


By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY PAVES WAY FOR MORE FLAVORSOME COFFEE








                                                                    Source:  Stock


  • Italian researchers pieced together the complete genetic map of the world's most popular drink, Arabica coffee.  Here's what we know:
  • Knowing the complete genetic map will help breed new coffee crops 
  • It will also lead to crops that cope better in the warming world
  • With the discovery scientists may be able to provide coffee growers with coffees that appeals even more to consumers
  • Scientists are now able to home in on the genes responsible for sweetness and the flavor of the brew
  • Additionally knowing the gene sequences, scientists should be able to develop new varieties of coffee with different flavors and aromas
  • What's more, the discovery will enable scientists to protect the plants from Climate Change
  • For coffee lovers around the world, including me, this all makes for an even better start to the day.
ARCHER AVIATION'S MIDNIGHT NEARS TAKEOFF


                                        Source:  Archer Aviation


  • CA-based Archer Aviation has successfully completed Phase 1 of its testing program on its eVTOL air taxi Midnight.  Here are some key facts:
  • Midnight is an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing flying taxi
  • eVTOL seats 4
  • Now goes into Phase 2 and Phase 3 flight testing of vertical takeoff and landing, cruise flying and piloted testing for FAA certification
  • Expected to start commercial operations by 2025
  • Top speed of 150 mph
  • Cruising speed of 100 mph
  • Operates on 6, tilting propellers for vertical and horizontal flight
  • Range - 100 miles
  • Typical flying taxi flight - 20 miles
  • Establishing commercial air taxi routes in New York City and Chicago in 2025; Dubau and Abu Dhabi in 2026
  • This could be one of the first flying taxis you hail.


 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane

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