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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:  ELEVATE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH 3 EASY DIETARY CHANGES                                                                                           Source:  Stock According to the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological conditions affect more than 3 billion people.  Here are 3, easy dietary changes to help your mental health: Increase your fiber.  Low fiber intake leads to a degrading of the protective layer that lines the gut and a lowering of the tissue that lines the brain. Avoid fad diets.  Some can lead to immunological changes in the brain. Consume the right micronutrients....

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:  EASY DIET STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH                                                                                           Source:  Stock According to the World Health Organization (WHO), neurological conditions affect more than 3 billion people.  Here are 3, easy dietary changes to help your mental health: Increase your fiber.  Low fiber intake leads to a degrading of the protective layer that lines the gut and a lowering of the tissue that lines the brain. Avoid fad diets.  Some can lead to immunological changes in the brain. Consume the right micronutrients.  Examples incl...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL - WHO'S THE FAIREST ANIMAL OF THEM ALL?                                                                                      Source:  Stock Which brilliant animals can recognize themselves in the mirror? Scientists from universities around the world, including Emory and Cardiff Universities are involved in this research.  Some animals that are able to recognize themselves in a mirror include: Chimpanzees Great apes Orangutans Asian elephants Mice Dolphins Pigeons These animals have advanced cognitive skills Many animals do not pass the mirror recognition test Is the time near when those animals that do ...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  CAN AI SOLVE CLIMATE CHANGE & DISEASE? BILL GATES THINKS SO                                                                                           Source:  Breakthrough Energy Summit & Stock One of the 10 richest men in the world, Bill Gates, believes AI can save humans from Climate Change and cure diseases.  Here are some of the key points he made at the Breakthrough Energy Summit in London where he joined Prince William: AI is a "wonderful" technology that can change the world It can save humans from Climate Change and cure diseases It will make complex green energy solutions like nuclear fusion energy much e...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW LENS LETS YOU SEE IN THE DARK                                                                                                                                                       Source:  TMOS - Australia The new night vision filter, innovated by researchers at TMOS in Australia, gives you the power to see in the dark using everyday glasses.  Here are some key facts: The scientists have developed a new, ultra-thin material that can e...

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:  NON-STOP TRANSATLATIC FLIGHT BY BUTTERFLIES                                                                                           Source:  Stock This is being called the 1st documented case of insects flying non-stop across an entire ocean.  Experts say it's an extraordinary achievement in biological discovery.  Here are some key facts: A flock of nearly 3,000 Painted Lady butterflies flew nearly 4,350 miles non-stop across the Atlantic from Europe to South America The creatures were spotted on a beach in French Guiana in South America in 2013 by entomologist Gerard Talavera They aren't native ...

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:  CAN INTERACTION WITH YOUR DOG OR CAT IMPROVE YOUR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE?                                                                                Source:  Stock Kent State and Tufts University researchers think so.  Here's what their research found: High levels of stress lead to worse athletic performance Animal interaction lowers stress hormones Olympic athletes use dogs to help them relax during training breaks One study investigated students under high stress experiencing a decline in stress by interacting with dogs Bottomline:  Whether you're an athlete, a student or a professional under high stress...interact more with you...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  HYUNDAI'S AIR TAXI PLANS ARE BIG                                                      Source:  Hyundai Global automaker Hyundai has unveiled a sleek, sophisticated all-electric air taxi for short-haul city-suburban flights.  The company's ambitions for a role in urban air mobility are huge.  Here are some facts: Hyundai plans a dual focused business:  manufacturing flying taxis for sale and also running a flying taxi service Targets 2028 for its commercial flying taxi customer operations Its subsidiary, Supernal with 600 employees, is developing its full-scale eVTOL S-A2 Carries a pilot and 4 passengers Range up to 50 miles Normal trip between major cities and their suburbs, airports, etc. of between 25 to 40 miles All-...

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kame, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  PEPSI'S SMART CAN HAS A STORY TO TELL                                                                                     Source:  Pepsi Beverage giant Pepsi just unveiled a  unique piece of innovation - the Pepsi Smart Can.  Here's what we know: Pepsi has come up with a world first -- its LED engagement platform, which it calls a "Can-vas" for creativity It's a regular Pepsi can but uniquely customized to be a story telling medium as a digital media platform Pepsi has wrapped a flexible 3D high-definition screen around the can The can does not contain any soda It has movement sensors and accelerometers to allow the user to custo...