Dust Storms & Hurricanes

MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In 2005, a record number of hurricanes formed in the Atlantic, many striking the United States with devastating effects. First there was Katrina, then Rita, then Wilma -- three storms that ripped through towns, destroyed homes and killed hundreds. In 2006, most meteorologists expected another active year, but we had a much quieter season. Now -- a new discovery may boost the accuracy of the forecasts.

Making Waves

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Summer's almost over...but the fun isn't over just yet! At Noah's Ark Waterpark, there's the "Flash Flood," the "Black Anaconda," and the "Stingray!"

Concrete Canoes

SEATTLE, Wash. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You think of concrete in our sidewalks, roads, and homes. But what about using it to make boats? When you're racing canoes made of concrete, it's not only about who's the fastest. How you build them is critical.

Clothes That Relieve Itch

HIGHPOINT, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This time of year is hard for people with allergies and rashes. Their skin is itchy, irritated, and they break out in rashes. You can take a pill, get a shot, or rub on some lotion to sooth your skin. And now, relief may come in the clothes you wear.

Digital Dentist

WASHINGTON DC, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients are all smiles about a new, mess-free way to make teeth impressions. Now, there's new hope for dental patients enduring the unpleasant, messy process of making teeth molds.

Helping the Deaf Hear

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hearing with your bones? It may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but a new device is allowing some partially deaf patients to do just that.

High-Tech Crime Fighting

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fighting crime is a tough job in any city. But now, police have help to track crime, and spot high crime areas faster.

Robots: The Next Generation

BOSTON, MA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Jetsons' Rosie the robot is fantasy, but one m-i-t engineer is trying to make it reality with a robot named Domo.

Virtual Lab

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Students learning science in the classroom can now give their textbooks a break.

Are Your Dishes Clean?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You’ve seen the restaurant reports -- health departments shut down hundreds of restaurants each week because they don’t meet health standards. E-coli and Salmonella outbreaks make customers sick -- dirty dishes could be to blame.

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!

Lunar Eclipse: August 28th

GREENBELT, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Late-night sky Readers need to keep and eye on the moon in august -- a total lunar eclipse will be in full view.

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