Hi-Tech Cycling
PAYSON, Utah (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Almost every kid has at one time or another asked for one for Christmas. Now, engineers have developed what may be the most technologically advanced bike to hit the road yet. It took ten years to develop a new incredibly light and strong model that will take cyclists into the future.
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Where in the World?
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A picture may be worth a thousand words -- but years after it’s snapped, it may be tough to tell where in the world that photo was taken. To solve the problem, researchers have devised the first computer program that can analyze a single photo and fill in the blanks.
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New Surgery for Fido's Knees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A common sports injury in human knees is even more prevalent in dogs. Every year, about 1 million canines undergo surgery for torn ligaments in their knees. A new procedure is offering a quicker and easier way to ease their pain.
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Next Generation of Heart Stents
ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A common heart problem may now have a magnetic solution. Researchers are using the laws of attraction to make heart stents that unclog blood vessels more safely.
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Diagnosing Heartburn
BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Pain and discomfort from heartburn or acid reflux is common -- but when symptoms become severe, it could mean a more serious problem. A new technology is changing the way gastrointestinal disorders are detected.
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Protect Yourself from Latex Allergies
Maricopa, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Since the 1980s, latex gloves have been an important part of preventing the spRead of infectious diseases like MRSA, HIV and AIDS. In fact, ten billion latex gloves are used every year in the United States. As we use more latex, more people are developing dangerous allergies to it. Scientists have developed a new, natural alternative that may solve the problem.
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Retrain Your Brain After a Stroke
NEWARK, Del. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Stroke patients often have to overcome a number of challenges before they can get back on their feet. Physical therapists are using a new tool to help patients not only retrain their bodies but also rewire their brains.
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Cool School Where Peace Rules
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Amid growing concern surrounding the effects violent video games have on children, a new computer game could be the alternative parents have been waiting for.
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Tracking CO2
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- The Environmental Protection Agency estimates emissions in the United States rose almost 15 percent between 1990 and 2006, and the number will continue to rise. Carbon dioxide is mainly responsible for the increase. A new high-tech map reveals the areas in the country most responsible for the carbon dioxide problem.
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Big Quakes Trigger Smaller Quakes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- An earthquake in Alaska could trigger one near you, even if you're not in an earthquake-prone area, new research shows. Seismologists are now finding earthquakes in some unexpected places.
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Bacteria as Art
SAN DIEGO, CA. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- There was a time when doctors thought antibiotics could cure all. It's a different story today as drug-resistant bacteria emerge in places like hospitals and schools. To keep up with changes in bacterial behavior, scientists are fighting bacteria using an artistic approach.
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