Dialysis On the Go

INDIANAPOLIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kidney dialysis is a life-saving treatment for people who don't have functioning kidneys, but treatment means driving to and from a dialysis clinic three times a week … for life. Patients can skip trips to the clinic with a new home treatment -- one that’s even helping some patients get off the transplant list.

Walk-In MRI

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A traditional MRI is a great tool. But for some, its close quarters can be scary, and for doctors, it can only give images of a patient lying down. A new upright MRI could change the way doctors treat patients.

Pain Relief for Pets

MADISON, Wisc. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For many pet owners, it's tough to leave your best friend behind at the animal hospital. Scientists are working on a new formula that could make their experience less painful and get them home to you sooner.

Google Your Way to Mental Fitness

LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists can now see signs of aging in the brain before we even begin to feel the effects. The latest research shows we may be able to slow down the process. It may be possible to Google your way to mental fitness.

Tracking Wildlife Disease Around the World

MADISON, Wisc. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Keeping track of the world's wildlife is a tough job. Scientists believe there are diseases popping up that no one even knows about. Since a growing number of animal viruses can be spread to humans, researchers want to stay on top of the outbreaks as they happen. A new interactive map is keeping man and nature connected.

Rubberized Roads: Making Streets Quieter

PHOENIX (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We have 4 million miles of roads and streets in the U.S. highway network. With millions of cars and trucks travelling those roads every day, the federal government wants to find ways to reduce the noise impact on nearby neighborhoods. How? The answer might be right under your wheels.

De-icers: Making Planes Safer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While traditional de-icers help make runways and airplanes safe, the formulas can be harmful to the environment. Now, two new de-icers are safe for both flying and nature.

Reducing Your Lead Footprint

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, Americans throw away more than 350,000 cell phones and 130,000 computers, making electronics the fastest-growing garbage producer. Many of the gadgets we use contain toxic lead and are polluting the environment when they reach landfills. Scientists have developed a safer material for those devices.

Just in Time Disaster Training

CAMP DOUGLAS, Wisc. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They train for the worst case scenario, but will rescuers know how to react when a real disaster hits? A new state-of-the-art training facility is making sure emergency crews get as close to the real thing as possible.

From Forensics to Fashion: 3-D Body Shaping

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From forensics to fashion, computer scientists are on the case. A new software program detects what's beneath clothing to create a 3-D body image that helps police ID criminals and may also one day help fashionistas figure out what look best.

RoboClam to the Rescue

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Many people enjoy eating fried clams and chowder. Now, it appears those tasty sea creatures could eventually change the way the military, oil drillers and even sailors dig into the sea.

Better Tasting Tap Water

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking tap water from your home is the easiest and cheapest way to quench a thirst, but some people don't find tap water very tasty. We'll tell you what could be to blame in your home for funny tasting tap water.

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