DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 

NEW SCIENCE: OMEGA-3 WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LESS ANGRY & IRRITABLE

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• New research by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania has spotted 3 foods, rich in Omega-3, that help prevent you from getting angry and blowing up.  Omega-3 found in fatty fish, like salmon, walnuts and flaxseed seems to prevent aggressive and violent outbursts in people who eat them.  Here are some key facts:
• Penn scientists found a 30% reduction in aggressive, angry behavior in people who took omega-3 for at least 2 weeks
• The researchers analyzed nearly 30 scientific studies of the nutrient
• The team believes that omega-3 improve brain mechanisms that aren't working adequately in people who exhibit aggressive, angry and even violent behavior
• Omega-3 has an anti-inflammatory effect on the brain and enhances the production of dopamine and serotonin
• The Penn team recommends people take advantage of these findings now
• They say it works across all ages, genders and psychological states
• To increase your intake of omega-3, take a supplement or eat food rich in it like fatty fish, walnuts and flaxseed
• The Penn team is continuing their research into long-term effects, but their new study demonstrates omega-3 will make you more mellow.  Amazing what a simple dietary adjustment can do!

MIT AND MERLIN'S NEW SELF-FLYING PLANE TECH

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• MIT's Lincoln Labs, Boston aviation start-up Merlin, the FAA and the US Air Force are collaborating on new technologies to enable self-flying planes.  Here are some key facts:
• They're developing next-G, safety critical technology for autonomous aircraft
• The new autonomous system combines Lincoln Labs' ACAS Xu next-G, onboard, airborne collision avoidance system with the Merlin Pilot
• Merlin Pilot can provide autonomous take-off, landing, flight course and steering; it has a wide range of sensors to monitor plane's environment to maintain safety; and is scalable to various plane sizes
• Purpose of the collaboration:  Safer airspace by creating advanced autonomous flying capabilities for an autonomous flying future that exceeds safety standards of the National Airspace System
• FAA is supporting and funding the effort
• USAF is directly working with Merlin on pilots' autonomous needs and priorities
• Currently the parties are testing the new technologies.

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