DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

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.

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.

"Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane