PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The NCAA tournament is the most coveted title in college basketball. For the fans, however, the office pool is a sport of its own. But can math help you improve your picks?

Traffic Reports From Your Cell   Phone

BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Frustrated and stuck in a traffic tie-up? Now, your cell phone might be able to get you out of it. Commuters trapped in traffic might find relief on the phone with a new technology that's helping unlock highway gridlock.

Predicting Alzheimer's

NEW YORK CITY (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Alzheimer's is a devastating illness affecting 4 million Americans and their families. Would you want to know if Alzheimer's is in your future? Now, a new twist to a common and inexpensive test may tell relatives if they, too, will suffer from the mind-altering disease.

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.

Can Your Home Trigger Asthma?

IOWA CITY (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Researchers say asthma and allergy triggers may be commonly found at home. That means there are things you can do to reduce the cause of your family's symptoms.

Medical Records on Your Cell Phone

SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine if your medical records were lost or misplaced. It can cause more than aggravation; it could impact the care you receive. Now, imagine being able to download your own health records -- even X-rays and diagnostic scans -- right into your cell phone or PDA.

Name That Species

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Thanks to advances in computer technology and DNA testing, scientists are identifying new species faster than ever. There are literally millions and millions of animals, bugs and living creatures all around us.

Beating Bone Marrow Cancer

BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A heavy dose of chemo takes a huge toll on cancer patients' bodies, making them weak and prone to infection. Now, a new, life-saving therapy is helping some cancer patients win the war against a deadly disease.

Gadgets Getting Smaller

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Experts say we're no longer in the technology revolution, but in the technology evolution. The next step is to make everything we use shrink. That's why gadgets, like cell phones and laptops, get smaller and smaller, yet can do more.

Breaking Sound Barriers

WHEATON, Maryland (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There are over 28 million deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans, yet there are still communication barriers between the deaf and the hearing world. Now, a new technology is breaking sound barriers and lending a helping hand to the hearing impaired.

Spinal Cord Injuries: Back on Your   Feet

BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Their injuries left them paralyzed, now, however, one doctor is giving new hope to patients suffering from spinal cord injuries.

Sun Darkens Electronics

WESTFORD, Mass. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The sun guides our daily routine and impacts us in ways you may not even notice. In fact, the sun can play havoc with our communications systems. Now, a new discovery may help predict when and where this will happen and help keep your cell phone static free.

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