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Google to roll out Project Loon in Indonesia

A Google Project Loon balloon in flight. Image courtesy of Google.

Posted on 29 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Technology company Google has this week announced plans to roll out its Project Loon internet technology in Indonesia.

Lucideon invests in next-gen glass-based tooth repair tech

Posted on 28 Oct 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Lucideon’s healthcare division has announced it is developing new glass-based technology which has the potential to transform dental care globally.

WHO says processed meat can cause cancer

Processed meats such as ham, bacon, and salami can increase cancer risk. Image courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture.

Posted on 28 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

New research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has established a link between the consumption of processed meats and colorectal cancer.

Largest US chocolate maker to provide healthy snack to West Africa

A child in Ghana consuming Vivi, a healthy snack developed as a part of the Hershey Nourishing Minds project - image courtesy of Hershey.

Posted on 28 Oct 2015 by Tim Brown

The Hershey Company, the largest chocolate maker in the US, has launched a new project called Nourishing Minds that will help provide children in the US and abroad with the basic nutrition.

Nasa to collect asteroid boulder and orbit it around the moon

The Nasa Asteroid Redirect Robotic Mission (ARRM) intends to collect an asteroid boulder and put it into orbit around the moon - image courtesy of Nasa.

Posted on 27 Oct 2015 by Tim Brown

Nasa is developing a first-ever robotic mission to visit a large near-Earth asteroid, collect a multi-ton boulder from its surface, and redirect it into a stable orbit around the moon.

GM partners with LG for upcoming Bolt EV with 200 mile range

The Chevrolet Bolt EV concept vehicle (left) makes its global debut with the new Chevrolet Volt (right) on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan - image courtesy of Chevrolet.

Posted on 27 Oct 2015 by Cobey Bartels

General Motors (GM) has selected LG Electronics as a key supplier of components for its next generation Chevrolet Bolt, which is set to offer consumers the first long-range and moderately-priced electric vehicle (EV).

Professor Henning Rodhe wins 2015 Volvo Environment Prize

The London skyline shrowded in cloud and a thick brown smog - image courtesy of DFC.

Posted on 27 Oct 2015 by Aiden Burgess

Sweden’s Henning Rodhe has received the Volvo Environment Prize 2015 for his contributions to the understanding of the world’s atmosphere.

Dutch teams win both categories of World Solar Challenge

Teams raced to the finish line in Adelaide in the final section of the World Solar Challenge. Image courtesy of World Solar Challenge.

Posted on 26 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Teams from the Netherlands have won both categories of the World Solar Challenge, a cross-desert solar-powered automobile race.

Mitsubishi Electric to light up the road with directional indicators

The Mitsubishi Electric system projects large, easy-to-understand animated illuminations onto road surfaces to help pedestrians understand a driver's intentions - image courtesy of Mitsubishi Electric.

Posted on 26 Oct 2015 by Tim Brown

Mitsubishi Electric has created a directional-indicator system for cars that illuminates road surfaces at night to inform pedestrians and other drivers of a vehicle’s intended path.

F-16V fighter jet takes maiden flight

The new F-16V configuration provides advanced combat capabilities in what Lockheed Martin describes as a 'scalable and affordable package'. Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin with photo by Randy Crites.

Posted on 23 Oct 2015 by Tim Brown

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the maiden flight of the F-16V, the latest and most advanced F-16 fighter jet to date.

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