Important Innovations

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEXT-G HUMANOID ROBOT WITH HUMAN SKIN                                                                            Source:  University of Tokyo University of Tokyo roboticists have created a sci-fi inspired, next-G humanoid robot with human, lab grown skin.  Yes, it sounds creepy!  But there are also valuable scientific benefits to it.  Here's what we know: The robot's face is a world first; it's composed of lab grown, human skin The facial skin is designed to heal itself if damaged It can also be used to heal burn victims The scientists think it will prove valuable in training plastic surgeons and for the cosmetics industry It's also important robotic resea...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE: SETTING ASIDE JUST 1.2% OF THE EARTH'S LAND COULD PREVENT MOST EXTINCTIONS                                                                                     Source:  Stock A new study, including by scientists at The University of East Anglia, has concluded that we could save a majority of soon-to-be-extinct plants and animals.  Here's what we know: The world has a goal of protecting 30% of the world's wildlife that's being decimated by climate change, habitat destruction and pollution Setting aside 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of extinctions.  This would entail 633,000 sq. miles ...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE: PLAN TO SAVE SPECIES FROM EXTINCTIONS                                                                                     Source:  Stock A new study, by researchers including at the University of East Anglia, has concluded that we could save a majority of soon-to-be-extinct plants and animals.  Here's what we know: The world has a goal of protecting 30% of the world's wildlife that's being decimated by climate change, habitat destruction and pollution Setting aside 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of extinctions; this would entail 633,000 sq. miles 16% of the world already has some m...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  SCIENCE HAS OUR BACK ON THE BEST TEMPERATURE TO ENJOY A ROSE WINE                                                                                     Source:  Stock Experts say a huge percentage of us are drinking rose when it's too cold The common misconception is rose needs to be cold Experts advise taking it out of the fridge and letting it stand for 30 minutes so it can reach the optimum temperature for taste, fruity flavors and aromas Bottomline:  around 50-degrees F is optimum Nothing better on a warm summer afternoon than a nice rose...and if you want to add a few ice cubes that's between you and your conscience.  ZEPHYR - HIGHLY...

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  ZEPHYR - HIGHLY ADVANCED SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT                                                                                                                                                         Source:  Airbus & Aalto European aviation leader Airbus, through its US based, spinoff company Aalto, is developing a breakthrough aircraft that's currently flying very high up in the atmosphere.  The lightweight high-flyer offers tremendou...

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  ALEXA IS GETTING A LOT SMARTER                                                                                     Source:  Amazon & Stock Amazon is giving its smart assistant Alexa a big intelligence boost with upgraded AI.  Here's what we know: Alexa is being upgraded with powerful generative AI capabilities She'll be able to respond faster and in a very conversational way to complicated questions and requests Inside Amazon, it's being called "Remarkable Alexa" This will be the 1st major upgrade since Alexa was introduced in 2014 Targeted for release later this year Will require a $5 monthly fee to access the enhanced AI capabilities C...