DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF?

By Journalists Edward?Kane & Maryanne Kane

WHAT'S BEING CALLED WORLD-CHANGING RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATION

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• A Boston-based, MIT startup called Fourth Power has developed award-winning, large scale thermal battery storage technology for renewable energy.? Here are some key facts:
• This new technology claims to be ten-times less expensive than lithium-ion batteries and can store renewable energy for a month
• Through utility-scale thermal storage, it makes wind & solar energy an on-demand energy source
• Also makes renewables less expensive and cost competitive with fossil fuels
• Company founded by MIT Professor Asegun Henry
• Just received Fast Company's "World Changing Ideas Award for 2024"
• Experts say this new tech could greatly accelerate the Grid's use and distribution of renewable energy
• Their thermal storage long-duration batteries have 30+ years life
• Company will operate a demo plant by 2026.

TIMES UP! FEELING TIME STARVED?? SCIENTIFIC WAYS TO FIX IT.

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• Researchers from Liverpool's John Moore University have some fixes to give you more time.? Here's what we know:
• A US study shows that 80% of people feel they don't have enough time in their day
• The dangers of time poverty:? it changes eating habits; increases weight; makes you less likely to see a doctor; makes you depressed, adversely affects your relationships and much more
• A major cause:? more demands in our work lives
• The key fixes:??

1. Time audit:? mapping out the use of your time is a great way to cut misuse
2. Block your time - allowing only a certain amount of time per activity can save you time
3. Say no to certain time wasters - say no to old habits and lengthy TV watching

• You know best what you need to control.

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