Important Innovations

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  FATTY FOODS MAY WORSEN ANXIETY                                                                                                     Source:  Stock University of Colorado, Boulder scientists indicate that turning to junk food when we're anxious makes matters worse.  Here's what we know: Experiments on animals found that fatty foods disrupt gut bacteria Fatty foods alter behavior and influence brain chemicals to fuel anxiety Little did I know that the junk food that I thought was giving me solace during anxious moments was actually making me more nervous Next time I get the jitters, instead of r...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW EV BATTERY GIVES YOU 1 MILLION MILES                                                                                Source:  Farasis China's Farasis Energy, a global leader in energy innovation, has created a blockbuster EV battery with unprecedented range, hot and cold temperature resistance and charge cycle lifespan.  Here are the facts: Provides 1 million miles of range Can operate normally in temperatures between -22 degrees F to 149 degrees F Operates at 70% state-of-health (SOH) even after thousands of charges Can be used in a range of vehicles: EVs, eVTOLs, buses, trucks, emerging 3-wheel vehicles Bottom line:  this new battery could reinvent the...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane QUALCOMM'S CONCEPT CAR IS A ROLLING SMARTPHONE PLUS                                                                                Source:  Qualcomm Chipmaker Qualcomm showcased the future of mobility at CES 2024 with its Snapdragon concept car and highly advanced Digital Chassis technology bringing new meaning to a truly connected car.  Here are some key facts: Snapdragon's level of connectivity is stunning Digital dashboard enables AI and cloud connectivity AI Engine accelerates on-device machine learning and computer vision for optimum performance, safety and guidance Car can self-diagnose itself and tell you how and where to get it fixed Qualcomm says...

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane NEW LIFE SAVING CANCER & HEART DISEASE VACCINES                                                                           Source:  Stock Image Cambridge, MA based Moderna says it expects to offer new, lifesaving vaccines that prevent cancer, heart disease & other untreatable ...

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane FLYING TO ANYPLACE IN AN HOUR OR LESS                                         Source:  Stargazer                                 Source:  Hypersonic Jets Houston, TX-based Venus Aerospace is developing a hypersonic passenger aircraft designed t...

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane MIT'S SOCCER PLAYING BOT THAT COULD SAVE LIVES                                                                                Source:  MIT MIT roboticists have created a highly mobile, smart, soccer-playing robot named DribbleBot that can play soccer on in-the-wild terrains...

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane TOP TECH LEADERS WARN OF AI'S POTENTIAL RISKS Dozens of the world's leading technologists, including Elon Musk, are calling for a 6-month pause by AI labs in the development of large, powerful AI systems The Open Letter, also signed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak & IBM Chief Scientist Grady Booch, says that new AI systems pose "profound risks to society & humanity" The tech giants say AI labs are locked in an "out-of-control race" to develop even more powerful, digital AI minds, that the creators d...

   DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane BMW TO UNVEIL HOT, NEW CONCEPTS IN MAY                                                                               Source:  BMW BMW has several automotive surprises planned for May, including a spectacular 2-seat sports car and a very angular, aerodynamic sedan BMW calls the sports car an "elegantl...

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane SEOUL'S HUGE, HOLLOW FERRIS WHEEL INNOVATION                                     Source:  Seoul, S.K. Seoul, South Korea has plans to build the world's largest, spokeless Ferris wheel, which will be a marvel of green innovative technology Called the Seoul Ring, it will stand 591 feet tall and be a crown jewel on the city skyline by 2027, while offering passengers spectacular views Ferris wheels norm...

   DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane FERRARI'S FABULOUS NEW CONVERTIBLE                                                                                Source:  Ferrari If you like sleek, aerodynamic & gorgeous, Ferrari's new convertible, the Roma Spyder, may be just the car for you The car is Ferrari's 1st retractable soft top ...