Detecting Disease in Less than 60 Seconds

ATLANTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We’ve all heard about the threat of a pandemic. Scientists say during a major disease outbreak, or even a bioterrorism attack, one of the biggest enemies could be time. Using traditional testing, it can take days -- even weeks -- to confirm a diagnosis and isolate those infected. Now, science may have found a way to speed up the clock.

Going Green & Saving Jobs: Win-Win!

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twelve-and-a-half-million Americans are out of work right now. In a time where pink slips are being used more than post-its, one company is going green … to make some green. Changing how we make things could help change our economy.

Comfy Car Seats

ANDERSON, Ind. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- After sitting in a car for long periods of time, your car seat can become your worst enemy, causing so much discomfort that you can't wait for the trip to end. A new kind of car seat is designed to put comfort back in your ride.

Improve Your Golf Game

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your odds of hitting a hole-in-one is 5,000 to one. A good player and the perfect club are a must, but now the ball is coming into play. The United States Golf Association (USGA) regulates the design of golf balls, but not a ball's dimple patterns. Researchers have found changing a ball's dimples might improve a golfer's game.

Sports: Inside Your TV

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Golf balls fly far, NASCAR stock cars race around the track, and football action is fast -- so fast that you might miss something. That's why computer scientists are stepping up to the plate to help TV viewers see exactly what's going on. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the sports you watch on TV.

Tracking Sex Offenders

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They are startling facts -- one in five girls and one in seven boys will become the victims of sexual abuse by the age of 18. Records of where sex offenders live are mostly outdated or inaccurate, but police now have a new tool to help keep your kids safe from predators.

Building a Better Bee

DAVIS, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bees are disappearing by the millions! No one knows for sure what's happening, but what we do know is we all need bees. More than $15 billion dollars in crops are pollinated by bees each year in the United States alone. Scientists are now creating the perfect bee to keep our crops thriving.

Indoor Allergy Test

DENVER (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, breaking out in rashes, swelling up and getting stuffed up from everything from pollen to peanuts. Now there's an at-home test to see if what's inside it is making you sick.

Is Air Pollution Killing You?

BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We all know that cigarette smoking is hazardous to our health, causing lung cancer and a variety of other illnesses. But could we be inhaling something equally dangerous every day without even knowing it? New research is looking at health hazards found in air pollution.

Video Games Save Lives

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Forget the stethoscope. The videogame controller could be the newest item you find in your doctor's black bag. Videogames could make the difference when medical teams are faced with a crisis.

Longer Lasting Hips

MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 150,000 people will have a hip replacement this year, but the implants typically only last between 15 and 20 years. Engineers have developed a new technique that could help patients find a better fit. The inspiration came from a masterpiece made of stone.

Is Your Dog Deaf?

BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- How's your dog's hearing? You may not realize it, but congenital deafness shows up in dog breeds from Dalmatians to Jack Russell's. Your dog can't tell you he's hard of hearing, but now, science may have found a better way to detect canine hearing problems.

Hibernating Bears Help Humans

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just like bears, many people hunker down and stay inside during cold winter months. But unlike bears, humans would suffer serious health issues sleeping through the cold season. What's a hibernating bear's secret to staying healthy and what does it mean for humans?

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