3-D Hurricane Tracking

Boulder, Colo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- 2004 … the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade … killing ten people … causing thirteen-billion dollars in damage. Its arrival was expected. Its intensity … an absolute surprise.

Our Changing Climate

Madison, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The eastern United States has a mild, humid, temperate climate, while the western United States has a dry climate, right? Well, according to climate models, global warming could change our current world climate zones, which would affect where crops are grown and even drive some plant and animal species to extinction, all in the next 100 years.

Predicting Wildfires

Madison, Wisc. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They burn, strip away and destroy everything in their path. More than 140,000 wildfires occur each year in this country, costing us billions. And the problem is getting worse. Now, scientists are figuring out where wildfires will happen before they happen.

New MRSA Tests

Sunnyvale, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Can a hospital make you sick? Actually, it can. The CDC reports over 60 percent of hospital patients can get a staph infection called MRSA. But now, a tool used to fight terrorism can fight disease in our own area hospitals.

Protecting Athletes

Rochester Hills, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 130,000 Americans contract a potentially fatal staph infection called MRSA every year. It's increasingly common among young, healthy athletes. Now, a new high-tech system could put an end to bacteria lurking in the locker room.

Plants Under Attack

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

Pain-Free Mammogram

Boston, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One out of seven women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Up until now, a mammogram has been the best hope for early detection. But mammograms can be uncomfortable and difficult to read. Now, new technology may change all that.

Vaccine for Ear Infections

Winston Salem, NC (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost every child in America will have an ear infection by the age of two. It's one of the most common infections in babies and today, a simple shot may be the answer parents have been waiting for.

GPS for the Brain

Chicago, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surgery is getting better and better and the tools used are getting smaller and smaller. What used to require large incisions and months of recovery is now done with tiny instruments. The latest 3-D technology makes brain surgery better and safer for patients suffering from a stroke or aneurysm.

Unraveling Brain Tumors

Memphis, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Brain tumors are often deadly. Figuring out a way to wipe them out has been a mystery for scientists. But now, a new discovery may offer clues and hope for those with even the most hard-to-treat tumors.

Catching Heart Problems

Chicago, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Defibrillators save lives for people with a heart condition. These patients have a thin line between life and death. Now, new wireless technology allows doctors to monitor their vital signs and implantable devices from anywhere, anytime. Judy Borland used to live in fear her heart would stop beating.

Taking a Trip in 3-D

Seattle, Wash. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As your digital pictures quickly add up, going through them can be overwhelming. But experimental software makes it easy to find just the picture you want … and gives you a 3-D view into photo collections.

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