Farming for Fuel

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, the United States uses 180 billion gallons of oil to fuel our cars and trucks. Now, farm waste is being used to make fuel.

Prosthetics That Grow

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When children have osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer, the most common options are to either amputate the arm or leg or implant a prosthesis that requires multiple difficult surgeries. Now, an experimental device expands as children grow … without surgery.

Doppler Radar Tracking Babies

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's the number one cause of death before age one. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) takes the lives of one in 2,000 babies. Now a new baby monitor may keep a watchful eye on little ones as they sleep.

Autism: Diagnosing Brothers And Sisters

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism. It's the fastest growing developmental disability in children. There is no cure and diagnosis can be difficult. Now researchers are looking at ways to find autism in infants because the sooner doctors diagnose it, the sooner children can be helped.

Diagnosis: Brain Injury

DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One person dies in a car crash in the U.S. every 13 minutes. If you're one of the lucky one's, you survive; but just because a victim's head isn't bleeding doesn't mean they are perfectly fine. In fact, two million people will suffer from a brain injury this year and many may not even realize it. Diagnosis can be difficult, but doctors are using a new twist to an old scan to help doctors better understand what's happening inside your brain.

Global Warming Causes Kidney Stones

DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kidney stones are one of the most painful urological disorders. They're also one of the most common. One in 10 people will experience the pain of passing a kidney stone at some point in their lives. New research says where you live may put you at higher risk for developing them.

Dolphins, Bats & Scientists Help the Blind

BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Navigating through a sighted world can be difficult for the visually impaired, but researchers are working on a device that can help them detect objects in their way through sound, not sight.

Pimp My Program: Help for the Disabled

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You've heard of "Pimp My Ride" where they customize a car to meet the exact needs of the driver. Researchers have taken that same idea and applied it to various computer programs, creating an interface that can speed up computing no matter what your ability.

Fountain of Youth for Your Brain

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You walk into a room and can't remember why. Sound familiar? Research shows that once we turn 25, our brains slow production of chemicals linked to memory. Now, a new supplement can help keep your memory sharp!

Pill to Beat Aging

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As we age, it's natural for our bodies to weaken and become frail, but the natural progression can limit physical activities in the elderly. A new drug is being touted as an anti-frailty pill.

Finding Lost Hikers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year over 2,000 people get lost on hikes in the wilderness. It's critical to survival for search and rescue teams to find hikers within a few hours.

Dig It! The Secrets of Soil

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s a science destination with a dirty little secret! A unique exhibit is aimed to change the way you think about what's beneath your feet.

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