DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
NEW SCIENCE: A SNOOZE YOU CAN REALLY USE
- So...your co-worker got the promotion and you didn't; your boyfriend says your conversation is as interesting as that of a garden gnome and your dog is looking askance at you for being stingy on treats...not to worry!!! Take a nap and ward off depression. Here's what we know:
- China's Central South University analyzed data on 8000 people
- In general, the people who slept an extra 2 hours on the weekend were up to 46% less likely to show signs of depression
- They were compensating for sleep time lost to their high-pressure week
- The linkage of less depression and more sleep was stronger in men under 65 years old
- Nearly 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression
- 2 hours catch-up sleep on the weekend may ward off depression and as you'll be more awake...you may be more interesting than a garden gnome.
NEW JET WITH NO WINGS
- The Sky OV Evo concept plane is designed to be the ultimate in luxury flying and innovative design. Here are some key facts:
- The plane has no traditional wings but is a blended wing design
- Carries 300 people with seats assembled in 12 rows
- Top speed of Mach 1.5 or 1,150 mph
- Can fly New York City to London in less than 5 hours
- Bladeless turbine engines with hydrogen propulsion
- Hydrogen fuel and electric powered
- Advanced engine technology to achieve high speeds with improved fuel efficiency
- The ultimate in luxury flying, Sky OV Evo contains private suites, lounges and living rooms
- Designed by renowned Spanish plane designer Oscar Vinals
- Vinals says his concept was inspired by birds gliding in flight
- Vinals is looking for an airline to buy his design and start manufacturing it
- Some experts believe this is a look at the future of flying.
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