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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 WORLD'S LARGEST ELECTRIC PLANE - ELYSIAN                                                                                          Source:  Elysian The Elysian E9X is a zero-emissions, all-electric passenger jet concept that can seat 90 passengers.  Here's what we know about the world's largest, electric passenger plane: Designed by Dutch startup Elysian with breakthrough technologies designed in partnership with experts at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands This is a concept electric plane that challenges established wisdom about the potential limit on range for all-electric passenger planes at about 200 to 250 miles on a charge with a maximum of 20 passengers The team says this concept can achieve 500 miles range on a battery pack of 360 watt-hours per kilogram right now They believe it will travel up to 620 miles on a charge in the near future with 90 passengers onboard Elysian E

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF BY Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SUPERYACHT THAT CAN ALSO DIVE UNDERWATER                                                                                Source:  Migaloo From Austria-based yacht company Migaloo, the Migaloo M5 is a superyacht/submarine combination that can cruise the water's surface and dive below as a submarine. It's a submersible superyacht and a technological wonder.  Here are some specs:  544 feet long by 75 feet wide Room enough for 20 guests and 40 crew Range of 9,300 miles Travels up to 20 knots on the surface and 12 knots underwater Can descend to a depth of 820 feet and stay there for up to 4 weeks Opulent dining room for 36 diners with panoramic glass walls Curated wine cellar Helipad Cinema, 2 swimming pools, jacuzzi Company is taking orders for the 10-figure seacraft at $2 billion Even low-end billionaires can't afford this one!! YAMAHA'S HYDROGEN POWERED GOLF CART                                 

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane SWEDEN'S ELECTRONIC SOIL INCREASES CROP GROWTH                                                                    Source:  Linkoping University & Stock Swedish scientists have developed electrically conductive soil that in some cases increases seedling growth by 50%.  Here's what we know: Researchers are stimulating the root system of plants electrically They've engineered electrically conductive soil for hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method Hydroponics could help address food security issues in challenging environments and in those with little arable land Hydroponics will also enable food growth in urban environments Key bottom-line points from this new research: Barley seedlings grown in conductive soil grew up to 50% more in 15 days when their roots were stimulated electrically Plants grew without soil using water and nutrients Little water is needed as water is recirculated in a clos

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane BIG OIL & GAS:  THANK YOU CLIMATE CHANGE                                                                                           Source:  Stock $7 trillion worth of petroleum reserves have been exposed in the Arctic due to Climate Change melting ice.  Here's what we know: The treasure trove of petroleum in the Arctic is being called a modern-day Gold Rush Corporations and nations are poised to make trillions of dollars on it 90 billion barrels of oil are soon to become available as ice melts 84% of the petroleum is said to be offshore Additionally, nearly 1.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 44 billion barrels of liquid natural gas are estimated to be there by the US Geological Survey Arctic countries like the US and Canada hold rights to drill in their territory Russia's Gazprom is already drilling Big oil sees this as a major business opportunity Greenpeace sees this as a bi