Preserving America's Birth Certificate

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A map thought lost for almost five centuries is found and is now on display. It's often called America's birth certificate.

Growing Greener Lawns

GREEN BAY, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every summer, wildfires consume thousands of acres of vegetation, threaten wildlife and set the stage for mudslides that can wreak even more havoc. Now, scientists have developed a new kind of soil technology that could stabilize those areas and help them grow again. And now, there could be an added bonus for anyone trying to keep their lawn greener this summer.

Using the Weather to Go Green

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're looking for ways to bring your energy costs down you may want to take a look outside. The weather can save you big money if you learn how to work with it.

Overseas Pollution Hitting the U.S.

MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every summer, a combination of heat, car exhaust and other chemicals cooks up into a big pollution problem called ozone. Forty-five percent of the U.S. population now lives in areas that exceed the health standard limit for ozone. But now, researchers have made an important discovery -- some of that air pollution is actually coming from the other side of the ocean.

Saving Marshes -- Saving the Planet

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Our nations wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate. But now, marshes are being restored to help save the planet.

Better Bait

MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fishing is one of America's most popular pastimes. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service says more than 28-million people will go fresh-water fishing this year, spending billions on fishing lures, lines and poles. But there's a downside -- researchers say 12-thousand tons of those plastic lures end up in lakes and waterways every year. But now, polymer scientists and one savvy fisherman may have the solution.

Edible Anti-freeze Saves Ice Cream

MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People in the U.S. eat more ice cream than any other country in the world. The average American consumes about 24 quarts of ice cream a year. But, if you buy a lot of ice cream, you know that freezer burn or ice crystals can ruin the flavor and creaminess of your favorite treat.

Lifesaving Water Rescue

ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, there are over 7,000 drowning deaths, many in rough, choppy waters of rivers and oceans. But rescue efforts in swift water are among the most difficult for emergency teams. Now, a new rescue device makes saving lives easier.

Sniffing Out Bombs

LA JOLLA, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From terrorist bombings on the ground and in the air, t-a-t-p, a peroxide-based explosive has been used in many suicide bombings. There's no easy way to detect the chemical in the field. But now, that is about to change.

Paint That Can Prevent Plane Crashes

ROANOKE, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Airplanes are visually inspected everyday, but tiny cracks and flaws on planes can be easily missed. Now, a new kind of paint could expose hidden damage on planes.

The Future of Robots

BERLIN (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A world of robots may seem like something out of a movie, but it could be closer to reality than you think. Engineers have created robotic soccer players, bees and even a spider that will send chills up your spine just like the real thing.

Are Saturn's Rings Disappearing?

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Saturn … star gazers are crazy about this planet! One of just a few encompassed by rings. But could these rings be vanishing or are your eye's playing tricks on you?

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