DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 


NASA BOEING "ULTRA GREEN" PLANE



                                                                Super:  NASA, Boeing

  • NASA and Boeing have partnered to develop an "ultra green" plane to revolutionize commercial aviation.  Here are some key facts:
  • Called the Sugar Volt 
  • Hybrid electric concept that's the size of a Boeing 737 but with longer wings
  • Thanks to its electric engines, it is 70% more efficient than a fossil fuel-powered jet
  • Electric engines work with gas engines that are used for takeoff
  • During flight, the electric motors power the plane
  • Foldable wings, in part to help fit into airport infrastructure
  • Its longer wings will allow for shorter takeoffs and quieter operations
  • Expected to hit the skies in the 2030 to 2050 framework
  • Both NASA and Boeing say this ultra-green commercial jet will define the future of commercial aviation.

AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING WEATHER FORECASTING




                                                                        Source:  Stock

  • Advanced technology is moving us into an advanced era of weather forecasting.  Here's what we know:
  • AI methods like deep learning (DL) can crunch data and provide faster, more accurate predictions
  • AI/DL can identify complex weather patterns that traditional methods could miss
  • AI/DL provides more timely and accurate forecasting
  • Current weather forecasting methods face limitations which AI/DL seem to supersede, according to studies
  • Some key beneficiaries:  farmers, disaster response teams, travelers, etc.
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