Robots to find and repair potholes, street lights and utility pipes
Scientists at the University of Leeds in England are heading a £4.2m national infrastructure research project which envisages having robots repairing street lights, potholes,...
Barclays paying $325 million to settle mortgage lawsuits
British bank Barclays Plc will pay $325 million to resolve claims that it sold faulty mortgage-backed securities to credit unions.
The U.S. National Credit Union...
Jack Ma appointed as David Cameron’s business advisor
Chinese businessman, Jack Ma, the founder of the online e-commerce giant Alibaba, has been appointed by Primer Minister David Cameron as a business advisor,...
UK steelmaker Caparo goes into administration, 1,700 jobs at risk
The majority of Caparo Industries’ businesses are in administration, according to reports citing people familiar with the matter, putting 1,700 jobs at risk.
The company,...
Downtown Oslo to become car free
By 2019, cars will not be allowed in downtown Oslo, the capital of Norway, which has become one of the richest nations in the...
Beware of malicious apps, especially when multitasking
Even the most highly educated among us, which means those with experience at detecting computer security threats, are susceptible to malicious apps that bypass...
Lab-grown burgers on market in five years
If all goes according to plan, lab-grown burgers could be on the market for public consumption within the next five years, says a team...
China GDP growth slowest post crisis
China’s GDP (gross domestic product) grew by just 6.9% in the third quarter – the slowest rate since 2009. However, several economists around the...
Special bikini cleans water as person swims
A special bikini made of a reusable material that scientists at the University of California, Riverside, call 'Sponge', won an international design competition. Sponge...
Big Ben silent as £40 million repairs are carried out
London's iconic Big Ben will be silent for a while as much needed repairs, estimated to cost about £40 million are carried out, lawmakers...