DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 

NEW SCIENCE: OUR DOGS HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS

                                                                Source:  Win and Brewster Kane

• A team from Durham University says selective breeding has made it difficult for dogs to convey feelings through facial expressions.  Here's what we know:
• Durham University used a "Dog Facial Action Coding System" to analyze both captive wolves and domestic dogs
• They analyzed both spontaneous social interactions and reaction to external stimuli (like toys)
• Their results:

1. They identified 9 emotional states, including anger, joy, curiosity and surprise
2. Wolves' facial expressions were more in tune with their emotional feelings than domestic dogs
3. Selective breeding facial structures (i.e. shorter muzzles, floppy ears, etc.) limit a dog's ability to show the same range of emotions as their wolf ancestors

• Lesson learned:  Next time my dog does something naughty, I'll assume she would like to replace her normal sweet look with one of contrition - but just can't!

BUGATTI CREATES WORLD'S FASTEST, STREET LEGAL CAR

                                             Source:  Bugatti

• France-based, luxury sports car maker Bugatti has created a superlight, superfast hypercar that can top 300 mph.  Here are some key facts:
• Called L'Ultime or "The Last One" and it is Bugatti's 500th and final edition of its fabled Chiron
• One-of-a-kind hypercar that sets the world speed record for a street legal car of 300 mph+
• Offers blistering acceleration:  0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds
• Contains Bugatti's W16 powertrain
• Designed to be the ultimate hypercar:  most powerful, fastest, most exclusive and most luxurious
• It's yours for a mere $4 million.

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