German scientists' high hopes for 'budget' moon rover

German scientists hope to see their home-made, low-cost, robot examining the moon in the near future while they work on ways to lower risks of malfunctioning. Edward Baran reports.

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Electronic surf devices keep sharks at bay

With an increased number of surfers being attacked by sharks at New South Wales beaches, some are resorting to using personal electronic repellent devices to lessen their chances of being bitten. Edward Baran reports.

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So long Humvee, Hello JLTV

Oshkosh Corporation wins a multi-billion dollar contract to eventually build 55,000 light tactical vehicles to replace the iconic Humvee.

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Cancer sniffing dogs to aid British doctors

Dogs that can sniff out prostate cancer from urine samples have been approved for trial by Britain's National Health Service. Matthew Stock reports.

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Dental device promises pain-free tooth repair

Scientists develop a dental treatment that could vastly reduce the need for unpleasant trips to the dentists, with teeth painlessly repaired using electrical pulses to re-grow natural tooth enamel. Matthew Stock reports.

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Tech stock swoon could keep IPOs on the shelf

Rollercoaster trading of tech stocks and two high profile IPOs dropping below debut prices in a week could create challenges for tech companies looking to list.

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Wars improve air quality in the Middle East

A combination of armed conflict, political upheaval and economic restrictions has unexpectedly decreased air pollution in the Middle East since 2010. Ben Gruber reports.

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Polish scientists develop low-calorie, low-fat pork

Polish scientists use innovative animal feeding and packaging methods to produce low-fat, non-allergenic pork. Edward Baran reports.

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Israeli biogas digesters energise isolated Palestinian village

Israeli company invents household "anaerobic digesters" that convert organic waste into gas for use by isolated communities in the West Bank. Matthew Stock reports.

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Smart workout shirt doubles as personal trainer

Fashion designer Ralph Lauren introduces the PoloTech smartshirt that measures your vitals as you exercise and creates a real time personalized workout routine for you to follow on your iPhone. Roselle Chen reports.

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