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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  IS YOUR SOFA OR WORK CHAIR A DEATH SEAT?  NEWS YOU CAN USE                                                                                Source:  Stock New science has demonstrated that sitting too much during the day increases your risk of early death.  This is compelling new science that could help save your life.  Here are some key facts: This is very substantive research done by scientists at University of California San Diego Nearly 6,000 participants with activity monitors were followed for a decade AI was used to link how long the participants sat on a daily basis to the risk of an early death Those who sat 11 hours+ had a 57% higher risk of dying than those who sat less than 9 hours The participants were women 63 to 99 years old The scientists found that even with exercise too much sitting resulted in the same risk Another study, this one in Australia, found that doing 9,000 to 10,500 steps per day lo

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  REAL-TIME CONVERSATIONS WITH AI-POWERED 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,

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  A MAJOR CHANGE IN TRAFFIC LIGHTS?                                                                           Source:  Stock A new study indicates that adding a white traffic signal to the traditional red, yellow and green signals could help end traffic congestion.  Here are the facts: Researchers say adding a 4th traffic signal - a white one - to the traditional 3-light system could cut traffic congestion at signals by more than 25% The white signal would let autonomous cars control the flow of traffic The research was done by scientists at North Carolina State University It is clearly predicated on the growing use of autonomous, self-driving cars It taps into the computing power of AVs to expedite traffic at intersections This concept gets even more efficient with increasing numbers of autonomous cars The concept is getting a lot of interest because of its potential global use and the practicality of easy tr

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  CHINA MAY FULFILL A NASA SPACE DREAM                                                                                     Source:  Stock China is developing a huge, hypersonic "rail gun" to launch hypersonic planes.  The rail gun is based on Maglev hyperloop technology.  NASA has dreamed of achieving this new space launch system for decades.  Here are some facts: The rail gun launch approach is a far less expensive way to send people to space than current methods The technology combines electromagnetic launch with hypersonic flight The launch rail-track would accelerate the plane to Mach 1.6 The plane would separate from the track, fire up its engines and enter space at 7-times the speed of sound China has built the most sophisticated electromagnetic propulsion facility in the world to test the space launch system They have even done aerodynamic redesign of a plane to be part of the testing In additio

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  YOUR DOG CAN REDUCE YOUR STRESS AND ANXIETY Source:  Brewster Kane New scientific research out of South Korea demonstrates that spending quality time with your dog has very beneficial health benefits.  Here's what we know: Just interacting with your dog - or any friendly dog - by playing, feeding or grooming it has significant health benefits Brain scans on 30 adults show that it generates electrical activity in the brain that is associated with relaxation, enhanced creativity, concentration and attention The new research was done by scientists at Konkuk University in South Korea The human volunteers wore EEG electrodes to record electrical activity in their brains while they interacted with the research dog, a female poodle Among the findings:  relaxed wakefulness when walking or playing with the dog and heightened concentration when grooming it The human participants also said they felt less fatigued,

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  YOUR DOG CAN REDUCE YOUR STRESS AND ANXIETY Source:  Winnie & Brewster Kane New scientific research out of South Korea demonstrates that spending quality time with your dog has very beneficial health benefits.  Here's what we know: Just interacting with your dog - or any friendly dog - by playing, feeding or grooming it has significant health benefits Brain scans on 30 adults show that it generates electrical activity in the brain that is associated with relaxation, enhanced creativity, concentration and attention The new research was done by scientists at Konkuk University in South Korea The human volunteers wore EEG electrodes to record electrical activity in their brains while they interacted with the research dog, a female poodle Among the findings:  relaxed wakefulness when walking or playing with the dog and heightened concentration when grooming it The human participants also said they felt less

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED ROBOT DOES REMARKABLE IMPRESSIONS OF THE FAMOUS                                                                                                                                                                   Source: Engineered Arts British humanoid robot Ameca can do remarkable things, including spot-on impressions of Donald Trump, Elon Musk and actor Morgan Freeman. This is robotics at the cutting-edge.  Here are some key facts: Created by Cornwall, England-based Engineered Arts and co-founder CEO Will Jackson Company calls Ameca the world's most advanced humanoid robot for human-robot interaction Ameca is fitted with microphones, binocular eye mounted cameras, chest camera and facial recognition software The robot is remarkable and still under development It can be rented for functions but hasn't been priced yet for purchase As seeing is believing, here's a look at A

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED ROBOT DOES REMARKABLE IMPRESSIONS OF THE FAMOUS                                                                                                                                                                   Source: Engineered Arts British humanoid robot Ameca can do remarkable things, including spot-on impressions of Donald Trump, Elon Musk and actor Morgan Freeman. This is robotics at the cutting-edge.  Here are some key facts: Created by Cornwall, England-based Engineered Arts and co-founder CEO Will Jackson Company calls Ameca the world's most advanced humanoid robot for human-robot interaction Ameca is fitted with microphones, binocular eye mounted cameras, chest camera and facial recognition software The robot is remarkable and still under development It can be rented for functions but hasn't been priced yet for purchase As seeing is believing, here's a look at Ame

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  KIA EV 8 - A LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF DRIVING                     Source:  Kia The upcoming Kia EV8 is the most powerful, high-performance Kia ever.  Here's what we know: Powerful, all-electric sedan Due to go into production in 2026 Very sleek aerodynamic design Fastback styling with the rear glass extended to the trunk Aesthetic lighting gives the vehicle a wider look New electric vehicle architecture called eM 118.3 kWh battery offers nearly 500 miles range on a charge 612 hp All-wheel-drive Experts expect this new EV to redefine performance standards in the EV segment. ELECTRIC SURFBOARD LETS PEOPLE SOAR OVER CALM WATERS                                                                           Source:  Lift Foil Puerto Rico-based Lift Foil's Lift3F electric surfboard doesn't need big waves but can give big thrills to seasoned surfers.  Here's what we know: Battery powered motor Carbon fiber hy