Tracking Down Tax Evaders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Americans owe $345 billion in unpaid taxes. Punishment could be years in jail or hefty penalties, but many times tax evaders are only caught if they're reported or if they fall victim to an IRS audit. Now, new police technology is making it harder than ever for tax evaders to hide from the law.

Key 2 Safe Driving

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You've probably done it or been tempted to do it -- text and drive or talk on the phone and drive. That type of distracted driving causes half a million accidents and kills more than 2,600 people in this country every year. But soon, a $50 device will make it just about impossible to text and drive.

Inside a Mummy

PALO ALTO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- CT scans are used every day in hospitals and doctors' offices to detect heart problems and lung, liver and pancreatic cancers. Now the technology is being used to uncover mysteries 2,000 years old.

Vacation in Space

BARCELONA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just as winter starts to set in, we're looking forward to vacation. Where's your favorite spot? A beach? A big city? Maybe a cruise? Now there's a new option that's out of this world!

Building "Super" Hands

HOUSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From hand injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome, every year millions of Americans suffer problems that limit their ability to use their hands. Evaluating these problems can be key to choosing the most effective treatment. Now, science has come up with a simple diagnostic tool that could make a dramatic difference for these patients.

New Blood Breakthrough

SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sickle cell -- it's a genetic disease that affects 70,000 people in the U.S. A blood disease that causes extreme pain, there is no cure. Now researchers are working toward a life-saving solution.

Virtual Nurse: Always On Call

BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people can't wait to get released from the hospital. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the latest statistics say nearly 40 million patients, excluding infants, are discharged each year. But often patients go home not fully understanding their follow up care. Now, new computer technology could virtually clear up all the confusion.

Tracking Tsunamis

BOULDER (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We are coming up on the fifth anniversary of a horrific disaster that killed a quarter of a million people in a matter of minutes. It was this month, five years ago a tsunami raced toward the peaceful, panoramic tourist beaches in the Indian Ocean. There was no time for warning, but since then, scientists are making progress on a new type of tsunami detection system.

Electronic Wine Taster

BARCELONA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether it's a red or a white, a 2006 or a 1966, wine connoisseurs rely on their taste buds to distinguish a fine glass of vino from vinegar. But now, when it comes to judging wine, wine lovers may have more than just their own mouth to rely on.

Cheers! Healthy Holiday Drinks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tea, hot cocoa, apple cider … they're the perfect companions to an evening in front of the fire. But how many people think about the nutrients they're swigging from their mugs? Science has found some hot beverages that may boost your health with every sip.

Science of Shopping

New York (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- This holiday season, stores are doing everything to lure you in. Sometimes there's more than meets the eye behind those beautifully shelved items. There's a science behind shopping, and it's all about the "how" of the sell.

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