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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 scientists have found  NEW SCIENCE:  THE IMPORTANT HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING BABY CARROTS                                                                                          Source:  Stock Samford U niversity  scientists have found huge benefits from eating baby carrots.  Here are some: May help you live longer Helps you see in the dark Enhances skin carotenoids (plant pigments associated with health benefits) Higher antioxidant activity in your body Lowers inflammation therefore lowers risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease Researchers suggest eating baby carrots at least 3-times a week To enhance the health impact, choose a multivitamin that contains beta carotin. GOOGLE IS USING AI TO MONITOR CORAL REEFS THROUGH THEIR FISH INHABITANTS                                             Source:  Coral Reef stock Google DeepMind is listening to fish as a means of monitoring the coral reefs that they in

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.  Examples include B vitamins, which are known to keep the nervous system healthy and help prevent depression, forgetfulness and dementia.  Also, iodine, which helps prevent brain damage and polyphenols, which promote new connections in the brain Bottomline:  take your multivitamins, eat plenty of fiber and stay away

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  ESSENTIALS TO SURVIVE THE END OF THE WORLD                                                                                     Source:  Stock Several European governments are currently urging their citizens to be prepared for the worst. Finland has provided a plan to enable people to survive for 72 hours during states of emergencies. Britons are  being told to create national crisis "Emergency Kits". 20 top scientists have just added "must-haves" to the UK list of essential items.  Here's what you need to know: Top essentials in your survival kit, according to scientists: Gas powered generator as backup power source Natural gas or liquid propane to fuel  Chainsaw Toilet Paper Additional essentials from UK website that the scientists agree with: Bottled water Non-perishable food Wet wipes Spare batteries First Aid kit Flashlights Portable power bank Radio Baby and pet supplies The emer

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WHALE OF A TALE:  MIT DECODES WHALES' ALPHABET                                                            Source:  Stock MIT scientists are using AI machine learning to analyze and decipher the complex communications system used by sperm whales.  They appear to have their own alphabet.  Here are some facts: MIT scientists have discovered a highly sophisticated communications system that sperm whales are using to speak with each other It's very similar to human phonetics The scientists believe it's comprised of the whales' own alphabet They say their songs or calls "are capable of expressing a wider space of meanings than previously thought" They speak by coda, which are bursts of clicks MIT has detected 9,000 codas, which the whales embellish with tempo, rhythm changes & more Sperm whales have 1 of the largest brains, live in groups, delegate duties and are having very complex conv

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  IF YOU LIVED IN N. AMERICA IN PRE-HISTORIC TIMES, WHAT ANIMALS WOULD YOU HAVE SEEN?               Source: San Diego Natural History Museum & Stock Experts involved in various studies think that, based on skeletal remains, several huge creatures existed in North America during pre-historic times.  Here are several prominent ones: Saber-toothed cats weighing 350 to 620 pounds and nearly 6-feet in length Giant beavers weighing 125 pounds Giant 10-foot-tall sloughs weighing 2200 pounds (g iant slough remains found in West Virginia were described by Thomas Jefferson in 1799) Camelops (large camels) 7-feet-tall weighing nearly a ton Cheetah-like animals weighing nearly 150 pounds Quite a group to run into as you take a relaxing walk through the forest!! NEXT-G GPS WITH INCREDIBLE PRECISION                                                                                          Source:  Xona CA-based start-up X

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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   D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WORLD'S LARGEST ELECTRIC PLANE - ELYSIAN                                                                                          Source:  Elysian The Elysian E9X is a zero-emissions, all-electric passenger jet concept that can seat 90 passengers.  Here's what we know about the world's largest, electric passenger plane: Designed by Dutch startup Elysian with breakthrough technologies designed in partnership with experts at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands This is a concept electric plane that challenges established wisdom about the potential limit on range for all-electric passenger planes at about 200 to 250 miles on a charge with a maximum of 20 passengers The team says this concept can achieve 500 miles range on a battery pack of 360 watt-hours per kilogram right now They believe it will travel up to 620 miles on a charge in the near future with 90 passengers onboard Elysian E

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF BY Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SUPERYACHT THAT CAN ALSO DIVE UNDERWATER                                                                                Source:  Migaloo From Austria-based yacht company Migaloo, the Migaloo M5 is a superyacht/submarine combination that can cruise the water's surface and dive below as a submarine. It's a submersible superyacht and a technological wonder.  Here are some specs:  544 feet long by 75 feet wide Room enough for 20 guests and 40 crew Range of 9,300 miles Travels up to 20 knots on the surface and 12 knots underwater Can descend to a depth of 820 feet and stay there for up to 4 weeks Opulent dining room for 36 diners with panoramic glass walls Curated wine cellar Helipad Cinema, 2 swimming pools, jacuzzi Company is taking orders for the 10-figure seacraft at $2 billion Even low-end billionaires can't afford this one!! YAMAHA'S HYDROGEN POWERED GOLF CART                                 

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SWEDEN'S ELECTRONIC SOIL INCREASES CROP GROWTH                                                                    Source:  Linkoping University & Stock Swedish scientists have developed electrically conductive soil that in some cases increases seedling growth by 50%.  Here's what we know: Researchers are stimulating the root system of plants electrically They've engineered electrically conductive soil for hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method Hydroponics could help address food security issues in challenging environments and in those with little arable land Hydroponics will also enable food growth in urban environments Key bottom-line points from this new research: Barley seedlings grown in conductive soil grew up to 50% more in 15 days when their roots were stimulated electrically Plants grew without soil using water and nutrients Little water is needed as water is recirculated in a clos

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane BIG OIL & GAS:  THANK YOU CLIMATE CHANGE                                                                                           Source:  Stock $7 trillion worth of petroleum reserves have been exposed in the Arctic due to Climate Change melting ice.  Here's what we know: The treasure trove of petroleum in the Arctic is being called a modern-day Gold Rush Corporations and nations are poised to make trillions of dollars on it 90 billion barrels of oil are soon to become available as ice melts 84% of the petroleum is said to be offshore Additionally, nearly 1.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 44 billion barrels of liquid natural gas are estimated to be there by the US Geological Survey Arctic countries like the US and Canada hold rights to drill in their territory Russia's Gazprom is already drilling Big oil sees this as a major business opportunity Greenpeace sees this as a bi