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DAILY INNOVATION BRIRF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE ARE GETTING SUNBURNT Source:  Antarctic stock Thanks to Climate Change, wildlife in the Antarctic like seals and penguins are in danger of getting sunburns.  A massive hole in the ozone level above the Antarctic has developed and is lasting for longer parts of the year.  There are dangerous UV levels and scientists say it's posing a danger to wildlife.  Here are some key facts: Scientists report that the hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic is "massive", has been growing for 4 years and is now staying open for longer periods of time It now poses a danger to wildlife in the form of UV levels giving them sunburns Particularly vulnerable are baby seals and Penguins Other animals and plants are also in danger Scientists say Climate Change emissions are causing this and it could make the survival of some species more difficult The ozone layer is 25 ...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE ARE GETTING SUNBURNT Source:  Antarctic stock Thanks to Climate Change, wildlife in the Antarctic like seals and penguins are in danger of getting sunburns.  A massive hole in the ozone level above the Antarctic has developed and is lasting for longer parts of the year.  There are dangerous UV levels and scientists say it's posing a danger to wildlife.  Here are some key facts: Scientists report that the hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic is "massive", has been growing for 4 years and is now staying open for longer periods of time It now poses a danger to wildlife in the form of UV levels giving them sunburns Particularly vulnerable are baby seals and Penguins Other animals and plants are also in danger Scientists say Climate Change emissions are causing this and it could make the survival of some species more difficult The ozone layer is 25 miles a...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  AI MATCHES PERFECT DOG WITH PERFECT OWNER                                                                                     Source:  Win Kane Computer scientists at the University of East London have developed an AI model that pinpoints a dog's personality to match it with the perfect human owner.  This AI application takes picking your next dog from blind luck to scientific prediction. Here are some key facts: The scientists are using the behavioral records of 70,000 dogs provided by the University of Pennsylvania The personality traits are identified in individual dogs, not by breed or gender So far, it's said to be 99% accurate T...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  BELGIUM CREATES WORLD'S 1ST ARTIFICIAL ENERGY ISLAND                                              Source:  Brussels Times & Stock 28 miles off the coast of the Netherlands, a huge artificial island is being built to house renewable energy technologies.  It's called Princess Elizabeth Island and will serve as a renewable energy hub for Europe.  Here are the facts: World's 1st and a European Union 100 million Euro grant is partially funding the undertaking They're building an artificial island using 2.3 million cubic meters of sand in a location 28 miles off the coast On the island they'll build watertight, concrete structures called caissons that are 187' long, 100' wide & 100' tall to serve as walls It's an island of renewable energy infrast...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE:  DECODING YOUR DOG'S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS                                            Source:  Winnie Kane & Stock Have you ever wondered what your dog, like my Smooth Fox Terrier Win, is trying to communicate when the dog tilts its head & gives you the cutest expression, while you're talking to her?  New science tells us the dog is curious & attentive to what you're saying & is likely in the upper quadrant of really smart dogs. The co-founders of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies, which includes a Professor Emeritus at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, have done extensive research & provide new insights into decoding your dog's facial expressions.  Here are some key examples: Tongue out - can ...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE:  DECODING YOUR DOG'S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS                                            Source:  Winnie Kane & Stock Have you ever wondered what your dog, like my Smooth Fox Terrier Win, is trying to communicate when the dog tilts its head & gives you the cutest expression, while you're talking to her?  New science tells us the dog is curious & attentive to what you're saying & is likely in the upper quadrant of really smart dogs. The co-founders of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies, which includes a Professor Emeritus at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, have done extensive research & provide new insights into decoding your dog's facial expressions.  Here are some key examples: Tongue out - can mean do...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE:  FAMOUS KING TUT CURSE SOLVED                                                                                     Source: King Tut Tomb Stock More than 20 people died after being present at the 1922 opening of King Tut's tomb, including archeologist Howard Carter, seen in the photo.  Their deaths were all attributed to the legendary Pharaoh's Curse that goes back many years.  Now a scientist claims to know the real cause.  Here's what we know: The famous Pharaoh's Curse seems to befall anyone who opens King Tut's Tomb Since 1922 more than 20 people died after being present when the tomb was opened Now an expert, Ross Fellowe...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE:  FAMOUS KING TUT CURSE SOLVED                                                                                     Source: King Tut Tomb Stock More than 20 people died in 1922 when Egyptologists opened King Tut's tomb.  Their deaths are all attributed to the legendary Pharaoh's Curse that goes back 3000 years.  Now a scientist claims to know the real cause.  Here's what we know: The famous Pharaoh's Curse seems to befall anyone present at the opening of King Tut's Tomb In 1922 more than 20 people died after being present when archeologist Howard Carter opened the tomb (shown in photo) Now expert Russ Fellowes claims there is ...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SCIENCE:  CROWS - THE AVIAN EINSTEINS                                                  Source:  Stock A University of Washington study finds that crows have an uncanny memory of human faces that remains for 5 years and they give gifts to people who feed them. They also share their intelligence with fellow crows. Here's what we know: This is a 5-year study by scientists at the University of Washington Crows are kind-hearted, grateful and give gifts to those who have been kind to them - like bringing lost keys, earrings, rocks and bones back to people who feed them - called gifting They're fiercely protective and can hold a grudge if you threaten their nest in May or June, which could result in repetitive strikes against the miscreant - so stay ...