Detecting Turbulence

BOULDER, Colo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Airline passengers may soon have smoother flights and fewer delays! Pilots are testing a new turbulence detection system that may really pay off for both the airlines and its passengers.

In-flight De-icer

DENVER, Co. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Of all the dangers weather can pose to an aircraft, ice is often considered the worst. For three decades, the National Transportation Safety Board has repeatedly called icing a threat to air safety. Now there's a new technology that could save travel time, money, and lives.

Does Winter Cause The Flu?

NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When Mom or Grandma tells you to bundle up in winter, you might catch a cold or flu, she may be right. New scientific experiments have now proven what we all just assumed, that flu is more common in winter.

Keeping Cool on the Ice

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ice hockey is a fast…. Intense…. Played in freezing temperatures.

Every Second Counts

IRVINE, Calf. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We are currently in a La Nina event. Confused about the difference between El Nino and La Nina? We know it impacts our weather -- but it will also impact our time

Chasing a Star Named Mira

PASADENA, Calf. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An amazing new find by astronomers may show us a whole new planetary system being formed. Past the moon and Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, 350 light-years from Earth … a speeding bullet is hurling across space. This star is known as MIRA.

Google into Space

PASADENA, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Even with some of the best telescopes, it’s hard to make out all the planets. But now, there’s a new way for you to explore space -- traveling through the final frontier on your PC.

Videogames for National Security

CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone -- kids and adults alike -- who hasn't played at least one video game. They're a multi-million dollar industry. But video games aren't just for entertainment anymore. Public health officials say gaming is vital when it comes to preparing for national disasters.

Protecting Your Water

BERKLEY, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The same seismic waves picked up by a seismometer during an earthquake now has a new use -- finding problems at the source of your drinking water.

Shedding Light on Colon Cancer

EVANSTON, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When colon cancer symptoms appear, the cancer is often already at an advanced stage. To catch it early, regular screening is a must. Soon, screening for colon cancer may not only be a whole lot easier -- but could also detect it earlier than ever before.

Driver Distraction

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Distracted drivers are all over the roads. It’s estimated that 25 percent of car accidents are due to some form of distraction while driving. Now, a simulated driver course could help make roads safer.

Iron Science Teacher

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to know if your science teacher is the best? Send them to San Francisco to compete for the iron science crown.

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