Important Innovations

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane ANCIENT ROMAN   WINE IS BETTER THAN TODAYS                                                                                Source:  Stock A recent scientific study of ancient earthenware vessels used in wine fermentation challenges age-old negative views and makes a case that ancient wines may have rivalled fine wines of today.  Here's what we know: Previous misconceptions about the poor quality of ancient Roman wines developed from the lack of insight into fermentation in clay jars It's been scientifically found that the Roman winemaking procedure and current processes produce comparable aromas and tastes One big difference:  metal and concrete containers are used in modern winemaking; clay jars were used by the Romans, which unlike modern vessels, would expose Roman wine to air during fermentation Another difference:  no anti-insect or preservative chemicals on the grapes The new study concludes that a

NEW SCIENCE: ROMAN WINE FROM 2000 YEARS AGO BETTER THAN TODAYS                                                                                Source:  Stock A recent scientific study of cearthenware vessels used in wine fermentation challenges age-old negative views and makes a case that ancient wines may have rivalled fine wines of today.  Here's what we know: Previous misconceptions about the poor quality of ancient Roman wines developed from the lack of insight into fermentation in clay jars It's been scientifically found that the Roman winemaking procedure and current processes produce comparable aromas and tastes One big difference:  metal and concrete containers are used in modern winemaking; clay jars were used by the Romans, which unlike modern vessels, would expose Roman wine to air during fermentation Another difference:  no anti-insect or preservative chemicals on the grapes The new study concludes that ancient Roman wine may have been equal to or better than current

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane STONEHENGE: A PRE-HISTORIC ROCK VENUE?                                                                           Source:  University of Salford Created by ancient people thousands of years ago, the purpose of the iconic stone monuments at Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery.  Perhaps until now with the use of new technologies.  Here's what you need to know: UK scientists from the University of Salford have created a 3D scaled acoustic model of the fabled megalith at Stonehenge, composed of stones in a circular arrangement that are in alignment with certain nighttime celestial bodies They called the model Stonehenge Lego and modeled it to duplicate its form in pre-history It enabled then to mimic what a ceremony might have looked like and sounded like there thousands of years ago in the hopes of determining the purpose of the rock creation They focused on acoustic possibilities They added 27 missing stones Wha

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane STONEHENGE: A PRE-HISTORIC ROCK VENUE?                                                                           Source:  University of Salford Created by ancient people thousands of years ago, the purpose of the iconic stone monuments at Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery.  Perhaps until now with the use of new technologies.  Here's what you need to know: UK scientists from the University of Salford have created a 3D scaled acoustic model of the fabled megalith at Stonehenge, composed of stones in a circular arrangement that are in alignment with certain nighttime celestial bodies They called the model Stonehenge Lego and modeled it to duplicate its form in pre-history It enabled then to mimic what a ceremony might have looked like and sounded like there thousands of years ago in the hopes of determining the purpose of the rock creation They focused on acoustic possibilities They added 27 missing stones Wha

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane PLANE TO FLY LONDON TO SAN FRANCISCO IN 1 HOUR                                                  Source:  Venus Aircraft Venus Aerospace just successfully tested a demonstrator drone/plane designed to fly passengers at incredible speeds.  Here's what we know: Texas-based Venus Aerospace is developing a passenger aircraft called Stargazer to fly at Mach 9 That is 6,900 mph or 9-times the speed of sound At that speed, you could travel from London to San Francisco in 1 hour The rocket engine in the aircraft is revolutionary and hypersonic It's called a "rotating detonation rocket engine" The 1st flight test of the Venus drone demonstrator was successful The "supersonic" drone flew 10 miles, hit an altitude of 12,000 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.9 or 680 mph  It flew on a hydrogen peroxide monopropellant engine for the inaugural test The startup company says the test has given them hi

D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane PLANE TO FLY LONDON TO SAN FRANCISCO IN 1 HOUR                                                  Source:  Venus Aircraft Venus Aerospace just successfully tested a demonstrator drone/plane designed to fly passengers at incredible speeds.  Here's what we know: Texas-based Venus Aerospace is developing a passenger aircraft called Stargazer to fly at Mach 9 That is 6,900 mph or 9-times the speed of sound At that speed, you could travel from London to San Francisco in 1 hour The rocket engine in the aircraft is revolutionary and hypersonic It's called a "rotating detonation rocket engine" The 1st flight test of the Venus drone demonstrator was successful The "supersonic" drone flew 10 miles, hit an altitude of 12,000 feet and a top speed of Mach 0.9 or 680 mph  It flew on a hydrogen peroxide monopropellant engine for the inaugural test The startup company says the test has given them high

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane WASTE NO MORE: NEW DIGITAL TOOL TO SAFEGUARD BOOZE?                                                       Source:  Baileys No more peeking into the small dark hole of a dark bottle to see how much is left....Bailey's Irish Cream has the high-tech answer.  Here's what we know: An online tool has been developed by Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur to calculate the bottle's remaining amount No need to shake it, guess the weight, or peer into it ...just blow on the top Called "Sound Scales" - here's how the digital app works: Blow on top of the bottle and record on your phone Tell Bailey's the size of bottle and send recording of blowing on bottle Bailey's will calculate approximate volume remaining for you Sound Scales can be used for other drinks in 700 ml or one-liter containers The science behind this is similar to how pan pipes work Deeper note indicates more air inside the b