DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


WHAT'S BEING CALLED WORLD-CHANGING RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATION


                               Source:  Fourth Power & Stock

  • A Boston-based, MIT startup called Fourth Power has developed award-winning, large scale thermal battery storage technology for renewable energy.  Here are some key facts:
  • This new technology claims to be ten-times less expensive than lithium-ion batteries and can store renewable energy for a month
  • Through utility-scale thermal storage, it makes wind & solar energy an on-demand energy source
  • Also makes renewables less expensive and cost competitive with fossil fuels
  • Company founded by MIT Professor Asegun Henry
  • Just received Fast Company's "World Changing Ideas Award for 2024"
  • Experts say this new tech could greatly accelerate the Grid's use and distribution of renewable energy
  • Their thermal storage long-duration batteries have 30+ years life
  • Company will operate a demo plant by 2026.

TIMES UP! FEELING TIME STARVED?  SCIENTIFIC WAYS TO FIX IT.



                                                                    Source:  Stock



  • Researchers from Liverpool's John Moore University have some fixes to give you more time.  Here's what we know:
  • A US study shows that 80% of people feel they don't have enough time in their day
  • The dangers of time poverty:  it changes eating habits; increases weight; makes you less likely to see a doctor; makes you depressed, adversely affects your relationships and much more
  • A major cause:  more demands in our work lives
  • The key fixes:  
  1. Time audit:  mapping out the use of your time is a great way to cut misuse
  2. Block your time - allowing only a certain amount of time per activity can save you time
  3. Say no to certain time wasters - say no to old habits and lengthy TV watching
  • You know best what you need to control.

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