DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
ZEPHYR - HIGHLY ADVANCED SOLAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT
- European aviation leader Airbus, through its US based, spinoff company Aalto, is developing a breakthrough aircraft that's currently flying very high up in the atmosphere. The lightweight high-flyer offers tremendous potential and unique capabilities. Here are some key facts:
- Big potential for communications
- Could serve as aerial networks for our phones, TVs, computers & other devices
- Japanese mobile phone companies will deploy it over Japan in 2026 to improve service
- Launched by hand
- Totally solar powered
- Very lightweight - weighs about 100 kg
- Flies at 40 mph
- Unmanned
- Potential to stay airborne indefinitely
- Outperforms satellites as it can land for payload swaps
- During day, solar panels charge the batteries & power propellers
- Batteries take over at night
- Next steps: development of more durable batteries for expanded flight times
- Hot new area of aviation with BAE Systems also developing its own.
NEW SCIENCE - BEST TEMPERATURE FOR ROSE WINE
- Experts say a huge percentage of us are drinking rose when it's too cold
- The common misconception is rose needs to be cold
- Experts advise taking it out of the fridge and letting it stand for 30 minutes so it can reach the optimum temperature for taste, fruity flavors and aromas
- Bottomline: around 50-degrees F is optimum
- Nothing better on a warm summer afternoon than a nice rose...and if you want to add a few ice cubes that's between you and your conscience.
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