Important Innovations

Canada to Launch Quantum Satellite in 2022 Source:  Canadian Space Agency Canada plans to launch in 2022 a new Quantum Satellite that is designed to provide greatly enhanced security to national and commercial communications networks.  The Canadian government believes the new satellite is necessary because in the age of quantum computing, it will be increasingly easy to break through security barriers like passwords, etc. In fact, they think that within the decade current security methods will be totally obsolete.  For a great news blog on this, go to Important Innovations Collection: Canada's Quantum Tech to Space : New Satellite Launch 2022 Source:  Canadian Space Agency Goal:  Protect Communications Networks Canada will launch a new satellite i...

Satellites in Space in Danger of Hacking New Research by The Royal Institute of International Affairs New research by Chatham House or The Royal Institute of International Affairs warns that satellites in space are in danger of cyberattack.  They're calling for an immediate investment by NATO and NATO member nations to harden and protect their satellites as the military is dependent on them for data and communications particularly in conflict conditions.  For a detailed news blog, go to Important Innovations Collection: Space Cybersecurity at Risk : Satellites are Vulnerable to Hacking Source:  European Space Agency New Report from The Royal Institute of International Affairs UK...

New 3D Printing Technology with Wood Ink - Alternative to Forrest Based Products Revolutionizing the Manufacture of Green Products A breakthrough 3D printing technology just unveiled in Sweden could revolutionize the manufacture of green products including furniture, packaging and clothing.  Engineers at Chalmers University of Technology have invented a 3D printing process that uses a wood based ink.  The process could serve as a sustainable and renewable alternative to forest based products. 3D Printed Substance that Mimics Wood The wood based ink is composed of a nanocellulose gel combined with hemicellulose, which binds the fibers in the gel and strengthens it.  The gel is used with a 3D printer that has a digitized form of the genetic code of wood.  The result is a substance that mimics the cellular architecture of wood.  It has the promise of saving trees, creating green furniture, packaging, paper products and enabling a more sustainable environment.  For a free Ki

Moonscape Visions from Top International Space Scientists Source:  European Space Agency's Image of Future Human Life on the Moon Out of This World Adventures Top space scientists from the US, Europe, China and Russia have just shared their forecasts and visions for human life on the Moon in 2069. They believe we humans will be living there.  It's an out of this world lunar adventure. Here are their forecasts just made in Switzerland at the World Conference of Science Journalists: Human settlements that include habitats shielded by moon dust The Moon will be a tourist destination for space vacations Hotel staffs will be based & work there and call it home It will provide permanent human habitability The human population will come from many nations Everyone will have a universal translator attached to their ear to instantly understand each other. This is the latest look from space experts at your future and it's an intergalactic adventure.  In the next

Using Astronomers' Tools to Understand Space to Fight Cancer Source:  NASA - Cloud of Gas & Dust Detection and Analysis By Light Techniques used by astronomers to understand the formation of planets and stars can help in the early detection of skin and breast cancers in humans here on earth.  This is new research on the cross-disciplinary use of space technology to fight cancer just published by the University of Exeter, UK. Shedding Light From Space The specific technique is the detection and analysis by light.  Astronomers study the light that is scattered, pulled in and discharged by clouds of gas and dust in space.  By following the light, they're developing information on what's inside the massive clouds to determine, among other things, how stars and planets are created. Shedding Light on Cancer The process is very similar when light travels through the human body.  When light hits cancerous tissue, a change is seen.  For instance, breast cancer cre

"List of Top, New Environmental Innovations" by Journalist Edward Kane New book by journalist Edward Kane.  It's a must read series of news summaries on the latest and biggest innovations impacting the environment and making it greener and cleaner.  For more details go to Important Innovations Collection: "List of Top New Environmental Innovations" by Jou... : New Book on the Top, New, Global Environmental Innovations “List of Top New Environmental Innovations” by Journalist Edward Kane ...

3D Printed Wood - Alternative to Forrest Based Products Green Packaging, Green Furniture, Green Paper Products This new 3D printing technology from Sweden could revolutionize the manufacturing of green, forest based products.  It's breakthrough, 3D printing technology that uses wood ink to create a substance that mimics the cellular architecture of wood.  For a great news blog on this new technology, go to Important Innovations Collection: 3D Printed Alternative to Forrest Based Products : 3D Printing Wood Source:  Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Revolutionizing the Manufacture of Green Products A breakthroug...

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Extraordinary SpaceX Cargo Mission Source:  Techshot 3D Printer to Develop Human Tissue to Benefit Humanity This is a very innovative piece of technology, a 3D bioprinter to manufacture human tissue on the ISS in space.  It's being launched this July by a SpaceX cargo mission rocket.  For a  lot more details on this extraordinary tech innovation being deployed in space, Important Innovations Collection: SpaceX Extraordinary Cargo Mission : 3D Printing Human Tissue in Space, Onboard the ISS Source:  Techshot BFF July Launch of  Your BFF in Space This is extraordinary tec...

July Launch to the Arctic Sea Source:  Akademik Lomonosov Chernobyl on Ice Environmental activists like Greenpeace call Russia's Akademik Lomonosov "Chernobyl on Ice" and the "Floating Chernobyl."  They fear the floating nuclear power plant will cause an environmental disaster like Chernobyl and the Fukashima reactor in Japan when it was hit by a tsunami.  In July,  the nuclear reactor will hit the high seas for its final destination in far eastern Russian  in the Arctic Sea.  It's purpose is to bring electricity to the remote and mineral rich area.  2 million people and companies extracting hydrocarbons and precious stones are located in the region that the floating nuclear power plant will serve. Long Towing Haul The 477 meter long nuclear power plant will be towed and float to Pevek, a small Arctic port that is 4,000 miles away from Moscow.  The Russian government argues it is designed to withstand the harshest conditions including hurricanes a

NASA Spots Electric Soccer Balls in Space Source:  NASA/JPL - CALTECH Tiny Carbon Buckyballs The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered electrically charged carbon molecules shaped like soccer balls in interstellar space.  They're called buckyballs and are an important discovery.  According to NASA they shed light on the formation of stars and planets and provide a greater understanding of the gas and dust that compose the atmosphere of interstellar space.  For more details go to Important Innovations Collection: NASA Spots Electric Soccer Balls in Space : Tiny, Carbon Buckyballs that Start Stars & Planets Source:  NASA/JPL - CALTECH Interstellar Presence The Hubble Space Telescope ...

Vehicles Electric and On-Demand Source:  Toyota Electric Car First Market Japan  The Toyota SoftBank electric vehicle alliance now includes Mazda, Suburu, Suzuki, Isuzu and Toyota's compact car unit Daihatsu.  Each will invest $530,620 in the venture called Monet in return for a 2% stake in the EV company.  They join Honda and Hino Trucks, each of which have a 10% stake in the new entity.  Toyota and SoftBank own 35% each in a venture now capitalized at $26.6 million. Big Plans for Monet The group plans to rollout on demand bus and car services next year.  Monet is building up members for its on demand services and  expects to have a service platform for electric vehicles by 2023.  This alliance is a primary example of automakers joining forces to offer vehicle services rather than selling cars and to share the massive investment to develop new electric vehicles.

"List of Top New Gadgets"  by Journalist Edward Kane This is Ed's latest book and it contains a series of news summaries on the latest and most impactful gadgets invented around the world.  It's an easy to read, handy reference guide to keep you in the know about exciting new inventions that you can use. For a free Kindle borrow and more information, go to Important Innovations Collection: "List of Top New Gadgets" by Journalist Edward Kan... : “List of Top New Gadgets” by Journalist Edward Kane  The book is loaded with the latest new gadgets just invented around the worl...