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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 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

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  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

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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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             

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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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

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  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

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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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

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NUCLEAR FUSION REACTION CREATES 2Xs THE ENERGY PUT INTO THE PROCESS                                                                                     Source:  Stock New nuclear fusion records are being set at the US National Ignition Facility, bringing the world closer to an era of plentiful green, clean energy.  Here are some facts: US scientists have been producing as output two-times the amount of energy inputted into nuclear fusion reactions They started setting records in 2022 and have been increasing those energy production milestones ever since Fusion energy works like the sun, squeezing smaller particles together into larger atoms Nuclear fusion creates more energy than the nuclear fission process in current nuclear reactors and, importantly, does not leave behind radioactive waste These fusion milestones are just being published by the US scientific team They are significant advances and give hope to

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane GENESIS EV CONCEPT FOR WINTER                                                           Source:  Genesis South Korean automaker Genesis just unveiled a stunning, new concept EV designed to provide strong performance in cold weather.  Here's what we know: Freezing temperatures are notorious for sapping battery range on EVs and slowing their recharge time Hyundai's Genesis has a new concept car with technology that could end that problem It's called Genesis X Snow Speedium Company says it provides "strength and performance" no matter the temperature New concept vehicle is part of the X series Genesis has not detailed the battery technology behind the claim Genesis does say their new technology and the car's elegant design are the future of Genesis EVs This brand-new concept is creating a great deal of interest in the automotive industry primarily because of the big EV weather issue that

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane IS YOUR DOG A GENIUS?  HERE'S HOW TO TELL                                              Source:  Brewster Kane A study conducted by scientists at Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary shows the difference between gifted and not-so-gifted dogs. Here's what we know: At the heart of the study is how well a dog can identify a toy by name Specifically how many toys it can return by name and on command Though rare, some dogs can identify a large number of toys by name On average, genius dogs know 29 toy names 50% of Gifted Word Learners (GWL) dogs (an extremely rare group - i.e 41 found in 9 countries) in the study knew the names of 100 toys before the study was over In any event, my little genius knows all of his toys by name, can retrieve them, but refuses to hand them over. DIRT POWERED FUEL CELL RUNS FOREVER                                                                                Source:  Northwester

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane MY DOG'S BEST FRIEND IS A ROBOT                                                                                                                                         Source:  Ogmen Robotics                                                   ORo Dog Companion robot is designed to smooth and entertain your dog when you're away.  Here's what we know: It provides communication, play and comfort to dogs who are left alone ORo is a smart bot nanny with AI and it's autonomous It has 2-way audio/video capability so you can interact with your dog It has a built-in treat dispenser to reward good behavior Additionally, it has an automatic food bowl release you can schedule for your dog's regular feeding time ORo can throw a ball so your dog can play fetch It can navigate your home autonomously via an advanced camera and Lidar-based mapping system to follow your pet ORo's advanced AI learning syste