HONG KONG, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Whether navigating outer space or tackling challenges closer to home, technology is revolutionizing our ability to explore. In the seventh season premiere of Tech for Good, CNN anchor and correspondent Kristie Lu Stout meets the young researchers and innovators leading a new era of discovery and developing technology that pushes beyond the limits of human reach. From lunar exploration to environmental monitoring, this episode spotlights creative, adaptable and resourceful engineering that expands opportunities to venture and discover.

CNN first visits students at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), to meet a team of engineers developing origami-inspired lunar rover wheels. The intricate spiral wheels are made from thin metal strips, and are designed to change shape, absorb shock, and navigate rough terrain. PhD candidate Seong-binLee and his team have spent three years refining it, with the hope of it one day exploring lunar lava tubes and caves. Master’s student YiseubYun is working on integrating artificial intelligence and reinforcement learning to turn their design into an intelligent rover, as the team works towards South Korea’s planned lunar mission. In another aerospace project at KAIST, PhD candidate Sung-jin Lee is developing a satellite-mounted gripper designed to capture space debris, which the team says is due to be tested in space in 2027.

CNN then heads to Florida, where students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are trying to tackle a vast environmental challenge at Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s largest lake. Warm water and nutrient-rich runoff contributes to toxic blue-green algae blooms that threaten people, wildlife and coastal economies. PhD student Kaylor Taylor and a collaborative team of engineers, drone pilots and environmental scientists are using drones fitted with specially designed devices to take air and water samples, as well as cameras to map algal blooms from the sky. Their system results in faster and richer data collection beyond traditional sampling, helping scientists understand how blooms develop, move, and predict what might happen next.

In Chennai, CNN visits Team Anveshak and ‘Jade’ at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Developed by project lead Soham Warde and a team of 60 students, ‘Jade’ is a Mars rover prototype developed to navigate rough terrains, drill for soil samples, and carry out tasks with a robotic arm. Beyond its capabilities, the USD$6000 rover reflects ‘jugaad’, an Indian concept that means to make ambitious things possible using what’s on hand. The team has won several competitions run by the Indian Space Research Organization, but the next stop is an international rover competition in Florida for a chance to demonstrate India’s homegrown approach on a global stage.

Finally, in Tech for Good’s ‘Where Are They Now?’ segment, CNN revisits Myoungseok Kim, originally spotlighted for his nanoscale DNA folding at Seoul National University in 2023. Now at the University of California Berkeley, his latest discovery in the DNA origami field may serve as biosensors for detecting diseases, including cancer.

Tech for Good trailers:https://bit.ly/4xY1hL7
Tech for Good images:https://bit.ly/4jtQBQD
Tech for Good microsite: https://cnn.it/3PB5DSq

Airtimes for 30-minute special:
Saturday, 10th October at 7:30pm HKT
Sunday, 11th October at 11:00am and 3:30pm HKT
Monday, 12th October at 5:30am HKT

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NEW DELHI, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom showcases its MGB Series GNSS portfolio at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, featuring MGB180, MGB280 and MGB390. Spanning cost-efficient single-frequency positioning to dual-frequency and RTK-enabled high-accuracy positioning, the series offers flexible options for IoT devices with different design priorities, including cost, power consumption, positioning accuracy and regional satellite compatibility.

MGB180 and MGB280 address mainstream single-frequency GNSS requirements, supporting GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS. Both integrate AGNSS and provide 96 tracking channels. MGB180 targets highly cost-sensitive tracking devices, combining compact integration with low-power operation. MGB280 further balances positioning performance and power efficiency, with strengths in fast startup, reacquisition and cellular coexistence for applications such as asset tracking, fleet management and vehicle telematics.

For more demanding positioning requirements, MGB390 extends the series with dual-frequency GNSS and 180 tracking channels. The MGB390-AR supports RTK high-accuracy positioning, with specified horizontal accuracy of 1 cm + 1 ppm. The MGB390-A supports NavIC (IRNSS), India’s regional navigation satellite system, strengthening local applicability for the Indian market.

“As India’s IoT ecosystem continues to grow, customers are looking for reliable technology partners that can support their journey from product development to large-scale deployment,” said Kony Li, General Manager of Fibocom MTC Business Unit. “With the MGB Series, Fibocom provides flexible GNSS solutions covering different levels of cost, power consumption and positioning performance, helping local customers accelerate the development and commercialization of IoT devices.”

MGB180, MGB280 and MGB390 are all in mass production. Fibocom continues to work with customers and ecosystem partners in India to accelerate product integration and commercialization across location-enabled IoT devices.

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, provides wireless communication and AI solutions through integrated hardware and software capabilities. Its portfolio spans cellular communication, AI, automotive and GNSS modules, supporting intelligent connectivity across industries including transportation, energy, retail and robotics.

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Half-day complimentary workshop will provide Santa Barbara County nonprofit staff and board members with strategies to build media visibility and earn meaningful coverage

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marketing Maven CEO and president Lindsey Carnett will lead “Building Media Visibility For Your Nonprofit: PR Strategies That Get Results,” an in-person workshop presented by California Lutheran University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership with support from the Santa Barbara Foundation on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Santa Barbara Foundation’s South County office.

Through the generous support of the Santa Barbara Foundation, the workshop is offered free of charge to nonprofit professionals and board members serving communities throughout Santa Barbara County. The interactive, three-part workshop is designed to help participants develop the skills and strategies needed to identify newsworthy stories, craft compelling messages and build relationships with relevant media outlets.

“Every nonprofit has stories worth telling, but earning meaningful media coverage requires knowing how to identify those stories and communicate why they matter,” said Carnett. “My goal is for participants to leave with practical PR strategies they can immediately put to work to strengthen visibility, build credibility and create greater awareness of their organizations and missions.”

During the workshop, participants will develop potential story ideas, refine media pitches and practice identifying appropriate media targets while receiving feedback in a collaborative environment. Attendees will also learn how to repurpose earned media coverage across other marketing channels to extend its value and support broader organizational objectives.

The workshop will explore how strategic earned media can help nonprofits strengthen donor engagement, increase community awareness, support board recruitment and engagement and enhance organizational reputation. A panel of local nonprofit leaders who have successfully generated media coverage will share their experiences, practical strategies and lessons learned, providing attendees with real-world insights they can apply within their own organizations.

Carnett is a marketing and public relations professional with more than two decades of industry experience. As CEO and president of Marketing Maven, a research-driven integrated marketing and public relations agency, she has advised organizations on public relations, reputation management, social media, search engine optimization, GEO and other integrated communications strategies. Carnett also serves as a faculty lecturer for Cal Lutheran’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership and is an alumna of the university.

“Building Media Visibility For Your Nonprofit: PR Strategies That Get Results” will take place Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Santa Barbara Foundation South County office, 1111 Chapala Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara. Additional information and registration are available through Cal Lutheran’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership: Building Media Visibility For Your Nonprofit: PR Strategies That Get Results | Center for Nonprofit Leadership

To attend, please reach out to Sophia Coffaro at coffaro@callutheran.edu or Brewster King at brewsterk@callutheran.edu.

About the Center for Nonprofit Leadership

As the only management training center of its kind in the region, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership provides practical and affordable professional development opportunities for nonprofit leaders serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The CNL is committed to equipping nonprofit leaders with data-driven resources and training to support long-term success. To learn more, visit CalLutheran.edu/CNL or contact nonprofit@CalLutheran.edu/.

About Santa Barbara Foundation
Founded in 1928, the Santa Barbara Foundation actively connects donors, nonprofits, government, businesses and the people of Santa Barbara County to take on the most challenging needs facing our region’s communities. Recognizing that its work depends on the strength of the social sector, the Foundation is committed to the health and vitality of local nonprofits. Knowing that together we can do more, the Foundation mobilizes charitable giving and connects their expertise to that of donors, nonprofits and residents to create meaningful impact on the communities of our county. SBFoundation.org.   

About Lindsey Carnett

Lindsey Carnett is a marketing and public relations professional who developed The Marketing Maven Method to simplify marketing by empowering leaders to make data-driven marketing decisions.  Lindsey is the CEO of Marketing Maven, a research, digital and PR firm headquartered in Ventura County, and author of the recent book, The Marketing Maven Method: Secrets of a Maven.

A two-time honoree of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Independently Owned Companies in America, as well as an Entrepreneur 360 Most Entrepreneurial Companies in America award recipient, Lindsey has taken her business expertise global to enlighten marketing peers and business leaders about best practices in using PR to drive engagement, improve organic SEO, and grow a positive online reputation.

Having spoken at high profile national marketing and consumer products conferences and guest lectured at universities, Carnett has gained the reputation as an expert in the field of marketing and public relations.  Her areas of specialties include: Public Relations, Social Media, Reputation Management, Direct Response Marketing, U.S. product launches, SEO, GEO, Event PR, and Spanish Media. To learn more about Lindsey, visit www.LindseyCarnett.com.

About Marketing Maven:
With offices in Camarillo, Los Angeles, and New York City, Marketing Maven is a full-service marketing and communications agency. With origins in direct response public relations, Marketing Maven has developed into a premier voice in brand strategy, social media, innovative media relations, market research, Hispanic marketing, digital advertising and search engine optimization (SEO/GEO). Marketing Maven leads the industry in utilizing advanced metrics to measure their clients’ marketing reach and providing competitive analysis unparalleled in the industry. For additional information about Marketing Maven, visit http://www.MarketingMaven.com.

Contact: frank@marketingmaven.com 

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