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.

Chilling Out Leg Pain

MOUNTIAN VIEW, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A hot topic in science and technology is cold medicine. That may sound like a contradiction, but cold temperatures help kill tumors, settle down rapid heartbeats, and now the high-tech cold snap attacks deadly leg pain.

Mouse Adapter for Tremors

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- For many of us, using a computer mouse is second nature. But not for the millions of Americans who suffer from tremors because of conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, and head injuries. Now a new product helps make navigating a PC easier.

Fog Cleans Air Pollution

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A dreary, foggy morning may wreak havoc on your morning commute. But now, scientists reveal that not all thick, foggy air is bad. Some of it may be helping to cleanse the atmosphere by absorbing polluting airborne particles.

TERC Sensor

WORCHESTER, Mass. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you're a soldier in a noisy tank or chopper, clear communication can mean the difference between life and death. That's why the Defense Department asked engineers to come up with a new version of the non-acoustical sensor. This device could change communication on the battlefield and even in the workplace.

Longer-Lasting Battery

(Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We live in a digital world, relying on batteries to power everything from laptops to digital cameras and MP3. Standard batteries drain under the strain. Now engineers have developed a longer-lasting battery just for these digital demands.

Robotic Arm for Stroke Victims

TEMPE, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It strikes without warning and can kill within seconds. Over 750,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. Most survive, but many are left unable to walk or use their arms. Now a discovery and breakthrough in science could change their lives.

Hurricanes Spawn Tornadoes

(Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Hurricane season officially started in June, and now forecasters from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center say once a hurricane makes landfall, the storm often weakens and can lead to tornadoes, even thousands of miles away.

Scanning for Leg Clots

CHAROLOTTE, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Pulmonary embolisms kill 60,000 people every year. Often, the clots form in the legs, break free and travel to the lungs, where they can cause sudden death. CAT scans can identify these clots in the lungs. Now, doctors are using that same technology to get a leg up on their diagnosis.

Save Energy at Your PC

BERKELEY, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Most of us are familiar with the snooze button on an alarm clock. Imagine having one for your computer that's easy to figure out. Scientists have developed a standard that could help you put your computer down for nap. And you'd be amazed at how much money it can save.

The New Generation of Scientists

PHOENIX (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Future scientists, engineers and inventors are already displaying advanced technologies around the United States and science and engineering fairs, and some of the latest hi-tech inventions are coming from kids.

Heat and Health Alert

(Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of summer as carefree and fun, but for many people, super-hot weather can be more than uncomfortable. It can be dangerous, especially for children and the elderly. Now scientists have a new way to warn us when the mercury becomes menacing.