Get Set … Go! Matchbox Races!

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Think engineering is child's play? Well, for a few months every year in Bethlehem, Pa., it is. Lehigh University mechanical engineering majors and Tyco electronics team up to give middle school students an inside look at the science behind the industry.

Predicting Asthma Attacks

ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, asthma kills five-thousand people in the United States. Millions more suffer with the disease every day. Now, there's increasing research that environment plays a key role in causing asthma attacks, but how do you know what triggers your asthma? Researchers think they may have the answer.

New Meth Test

THORNTON, Colo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The country continues to face residual problems from methamphetamine labs -- makeshift laboratories pose dangers to both the public and police. But now, a new tool that works like a home pregnancy kit can detect dangerous drugs on-the-spot.

Science of Snacking

PROVO, Utah (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Can't get your picky kids to eat a healthy snack? Now, there's a new, cool yogurt sensation that's sure to tempt your fussiest eater.

Odor-less Paint

MONTVALE, N.J. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Planning a paint job but hate the dreadful smell? Thanks to chemists, there is a new paint that promises no stink! And the benefits don't stop there; it's also environmentally friendly and dries fast.

Plants Under Attack

Gainesville, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Posies and plants may look peaceful, but flowers and veggies are waging war on their enemies.

Recycling Revolution

RALEIGH, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's a loaded question -- do you recycle? Even if you recycle -- do you know where your plastic bottles go? Are they made into more bottles or something else? The answer may surprise you!

Healthy Pizza

COLLEGE PARK, M.D. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There’s no doubting its popularity -- we eat 350 slices every second in this country.

Soothing Sensitive Teeth

A new toothpaste ingredient gives soothing relief to people with painful, sensitive teeth.

Weight Loss Weapon!

LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Americans are getting fatter. In fact, more than 60 percent are overweight and 18 million have type 2 diabetes. It's an epidemic that's becoming more of a problem with each passing year. Now, a new discovery could help you shed those dangerous pounds and live a healthier life.

Metal Rubber

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Portable gadgets were meant to be taken on the move. Portable also means accidents and damage can happen. Now, imagine electronics that can take a beating and bounce back! It's soon possible with a shocking new flexible, indestructible material, called metal rubber.

Crime Alert! Molding Fingerprints

TORONTO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Increased airport security ... Better police forensics work ... Even improved bridge and building safety. These are all the tremendous possibilities stemming from a new material that's 20-times thinner than a strand of human hair.

Safer Water Worldwide

In the United States, with just the turn of a knob, clean, drinkable water is right at our fingertips. That's not the case in many parts of the world. But new technology is making it possible for people worldwide to have drinkable water ... With a stir of a powerful powder.

CSI X-Ray Fingerprints

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Popular television crime shows solve cases in an hour. But in real life, cracking a case isn't a quick, easy game -- especially when it comes to finding fingerprints.

Is Your Water Safe?

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Mercury ... It's in the ground, in the air, and in our water! We even have a little bit in our bodies. That's normal. But too much mercury could cause health problems. What's in your water? New tests may help detect if something dangerous is coming out of your faucet.

The Perfect Perfume

New York (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Some are strong ... Others soft ... But as you spray your bottle of perfume, have you ever wondered what the inspiration was behind your favorite fragrance?

Bacteria-Killing Bandage

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You go there for help, but millions of Americans get sick in hospitals. Hospital infections are growing to epidemic proportions because they're passed from person to person. Now, researchers are working to wipe out these infections with a new bacteria-killing bandage.

Fog-Free Glass

BOSTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you're all fogged up, a new discovery may have you seeing more clearly. Fog is not just a weather nuisance for drivers; it can cause problems just about everywhere. Now, a new anti-fog glass coating is clearing the way for consumers.

Low-Fat Fried Food?

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Low-fat, fried food sounds like a contradiction, but those types of products may soon be popping up at your local grocer.

Firefighting With Fog

GRESHAM, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Every year dozens of firefighters in the United States die fighting fires. Explosions, back drafts and flashover fires can trap them inside buildings. Now, a new method of firefighting aims to change that.

Cleaning up our Water

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Oil, grease, deadly bacteria and disease are all found in our ponds, rivers, lakes and oceans. Now, a new invention may be the first step to cleaning up our water.

Evaluating Your Vino

DAVIS, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you are thinking about buying some good wine, you may want to consider giving the bottle an MRI first.

Testing Water

WASHINGTON (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- How do you really know if the water you drink, cook, and shower with is clean and healthy? It’s simple to find out, and today kids are even helping to test the earth’s water supply.

Green and Clean

SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Most people love the look of a lush, green lawn, but if you have kids you probably worry about using pesticides and chemicals to keep it that way. Now there are alternatives to chemicals that will keep your lawn green and clean.

CORVALLIS, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Many people look for natural or green products for their homes. But even something as natural-looking as wood furniture or cabinets can contain cancer-causing chemicals like formaldehyde. Now, a scientist has created a non-toxic wood adhesive. And his inspiration didn’t come from the forest. It came from the Oregon coast.