Important Innovations

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW RESEARCH: HEARTWARMING FINDINGS ON ELEPHANTS GREETING THEIR FRIENDS                                                                                                                                                                               Source:   Stock A University of Vienna research team studied nearly 100 elephants greeting their friends.  Here's what we know: While humans greet each other with a "hello", handshake, sometimes a hug, elephants combine vocalization and gestures Elephants greet their friends with much more enthusiasm and warmth than we humans do   Here are some examples of how elephants say Hi to a friend: Roaring Tail wagging Trunk swinging Approaching backwards Ear flapping 71% of the elephants were so excited to see old friends they spontaneously urinated and defecated One wonders what depth of feelings and sensitivity these magnificent creatures have To my old friends:

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane GENESIS X DOG CONCEPT: ULTIMATE IN FIDO CAR TRAVEL                                                                                     Source:  Kia The Genesis X Dog car concept is the ultimate in a luxury car ride for your best friend.  Here are some key facts on this unique automotive idea: The fido-friendly accommodations are fitted into the rear of the new Kia electric GV70 luxury SUV Kia is using the EV's electricity and vehicle-to-load technology to provide 1st class accommodations for the dog during the ride, including: A built-in electric shower and hairdryer Heated plush bed A fold-up ramp to provide the dog with easy access in and out Personalized dog collar and matching safety harness to kept fido safe during  the drive The doggie module is color coordinated with the car and can be removed when more space in the back is needed Just what my Smooth Fox Terrier Win needs...a luxury ride to the par

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane VEHICLE UNLIKE ANY OTHER - NEW E-HOVERCRAFT                                                                                          Source:  VonMercier US-based VonMercier's new hovercraft is a fun, cutting edge, electric hovercraft, that combines cutting edge hovercraft technology with electric vehicle innovation.  Here are some key facts: Called Arosa, it's a high performance, electric sports hovercraft that the company says is a world 1st in luxury Designed for exploring, adventure, travel and off-roading fun Electric powertrain; powered by lithium-ion batteries No emissions and operates quietly Hovers 8-inches above the surface Travels over any type of terrain including grass, sand, snow and water Easily transitions from land to water Cruising speed 20 mph and top speed of 50 mph Motion: forward, back and sideways Carries 3 people Priced at an estimated $200,000. and a limited number of the customi

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WORLD 1ST - BRITAIN'S DRONE SUPER-HIGHWAY                                                                                          Source:  Stock Think you'll find this very interesting!  A 165-mile, super-highway for drones is being developed between the UK's Midlands and the Southeast. This could be a fast starter to get drones through regulatory hurdles. It is unprecedented.  Here's what we know: It's a world first Allows pilotless drones to make high speed deliveries across the country Developed by Altitude Angel Skeptics warn it poses risks for privacy and safety of Britons living in the flight path Also, for people in the flight path, it may be annoying and intrusive It will contain 30 Arrow-Towers to control drones from the ground Each tower offers a range of 2.5 miles and coordinates traffic Designed as a network system to keep drones in their own highway zone Super-highway drones wi

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEXT-G SOLAR CELLS: LOWER COST & MORE EFFICIENT SOLAR ENERGY                                                                           Source:  University of Colorado & Stock University of Colorado Boulder engineers and researchers have revealed an innovative method to manufacture solar cells that may revolutionize solar energy. They're using perovskite semiconductors. Here's what we know: Many experts consider this the next gen of solar tech It could lead to more efficient, lower cost means to power homes, cars, boats, drones & more  The new solar cells are known as perovskite cells The innovative method to manufacture perovskite cells is considered critical to commercialization Until now nearly all solar panels have been made of silicon, which are expensive to make, have 22% efficiency and only convert 20% of the sun's energy to electricity Perovskite cells can potentially increase eff

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW RESEARCH: DOGS UNDERSTAND US BETTER THAN WE THINK                                                                        Source:  Winnie & Brewster Kane A new university study on dog brains demonstrates they understand much more than "sit", "fetch" and other simple instructions.  Here's what we know: Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary utilized electroencephalography to monitor dogs' brain activity They comprehend the meaning of nouns such as their favorite toys The capacity of understanding is in all dogs, the study showed The strongest connections between object and noun was where the object was most relevant such as a dog who loves to play ball knows the word ball immediately A 2022 survey showed that dog owners believed their dogs responded up to 215 words Psychologists in South Carolina found that after intensive training a Border Collie learned the names of more than

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  AI ROBOTS COULD TAKE OVER 80% OF UK GOVERNMENT CIVIL SERVICE JOBS                                                                                          Source:  AI Robot Stock In the UK, a new study has found that at least 120 million tasks across the government could be automated at a savings of hundreds of thousands of hours of manual work by humans.  Here's what we know: AI could take over more than 8 out of 10 repetitive jobs Every minute AI helped cut per transaction would save hours of manual work by humans Tasks range from processing passports to registering voters AI could free-up officials from wasting time on bureaucratic issues to allowing them to actually deal with the public The Alan Turing Institute did the research Turing Institute of Britain concludes that  the potential exists for AI to help government become more responsive, efficient and fair. BMW'S FUTURE-FORWARD SUV             

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  HAVING A GREAT CONVERSATION WITH A ROBOT                                                           Source:  Open AI A new robot powered by Open AI's ChatGPT can have real-time conversations with you.  This robot appears to be a breakthrough.  Here are some key facts: Open AI's humanoid robot can answer questions, have a lively conversation and do chores around the house It's called Figure 01 and is the result of a partnership between Open AI and Figure AI Robot created by Open AI software The robot is automated and 2-legged It can plan future actions, visualize objects and reflect on its memories Its cameras shoot its surroundings, sends the images to a large-language model trained by AI and translates it for the robot Among other things it can put away your laundry, wash your dishes and give you something to eat Figure AI has raised $675 million in investment money from Jeff Bezos, Open AI, Micros

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  CHINA CREATES TINY ROBOT THAT SHRINKS BRAIN TUMORS & REDUCES ANEURISM RISK                                                                                     Source:  Stock Chinese scientists have created a microfiber-bot that crawls into the brain and could save 750,000 lives a year.   Here's what we know: It could revolutionize brain surgery Length:  5mm Composition:  magnetized fiber Shape-changing worm Brain insertion: via catheter Untethered, magnetically-controlled, soft robot Movement:  via doctors using magnets The robot's flexible shape allows it to block problematical blood vessels It's capable of fixing an aneurism and starving tumors by cutting blood flow Aneurisms and tumors are some of the leading causes of death worldwide and require extensive and complicated treatment This Chinese microfiber-bot, created by a team of scientists from 3 Chinese universities, looks to be a major

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW TECH SATELLITE CAN ZOOM ON TO A FACE                                                                                     Source:  Albedo & Stock In 2025, a "Big Brother" satellite will be launched that's capable of zooming-in on anyone, anywhere.  It is breakthrough imaging technology so advanced that it can even view and track a license plate on the back of a car.  What are the opportunities and the risks of this new innovation?  Here are a few key facts:  This new satellite with high resolution close-up imaging was created by Denver-based startup Albedo Space Corp. Thermal infrared imaging is so advanced it can zoom in on a person's face  Big opportunities for use by US military to track the enemy and national security threats; USAF & Natl. Air & Space Intelligence Center have contracts with Albedo Other uses include tracking Climate Change, infrastructure, agriculture and ma