Illinois Science News (United States)

In his Thanksgiving eBook “Squanto’s Secret Garden” Bill Heid, president of Solutions from Science, examines the role the Native Americans played in ensuring the Pilgrims learned how to properly fertilize the soil

In his eBook “Squanto’s Secret Garden” Bill Heid, president of Solutions from Science, details the role Native Americans played in producing the first Thanksgiving

Organic “Super Food” for Plants Providing Healthier Alternative to Chemical-Based Fertilizers Introduced in New eBook “Squanto’s Secret Garden”

Free Internet Site Used by Millions for Entertainment Now Serves Disabled Individuals

James Instruments Inc. announces today the launch of the Chlorimeter™ field test for the determination of chloride ion content in concrete, masonry, other construction materials and water. This unit is an evolution of our previous instrumentation.

Separate research efforts that are improving understanding of epilepsy, learning disabilities, dyslexia and ADHD receive National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation backing.

Combining university inventions with the money and management expertise to build business and income is the aim of the Technology and Innovation Expo, Oct. 8 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

The truth is, if you use the right natural fertilizer you can easily grow the healthiest and tastiest fruits and vegetables possible.

The main goal of every natural gardener is to grow the healthiest and most nutritionally dense fruits and vegetables possible. That is the reason behind the natural gardening approach

There is a real solution to power outages and it comes in the form of a solar generator from MySolarBackUp

When most people think about generators they instantly think of a power outage, the two seem to be automatically linked

A solar generator, unlike the traditional gas generator, requires no fuel to generate electricity. Powered by the sun, the solar generator converts the rays into electricity

The benefits of a solar generator extend beyond just a free and constant source of electricity.

This solution is the solar powered generator, an emergency backup system that provides free electricity on demand.

Simply put, the solar generator from MySolarBackUp produces free electricity on a consistent basis when you need it most.

Like any force of nature, whether it be a hurricane, tornado or snow storm, we are at the mercy of something we have little protection against.

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An A3 Scanner will make easy work of large scanning tasks

New NFL rules demonstrate a growing awareness among sports organizations about the serious risk of sports-related brain injuries. Change is applauded by Brain Research Foundation Executive Director Dr. Terre Sharma.

New Partnership Delivers a Seamless Registration and Housing Experience in Conjunction with Convention Data Services

Veteran astrologer JANE LASSER warns that on July 30th, 2010 a rare and stressful eight-planet alignment will ignite major earthquake activity for early August. Lasser anticipates severe earth shifts along the New Madrid fault line.

The drug industry continues to face consent decrees and enforcement actions. In a free webcast on July 22 at 11 AM ET, former FDA scientist Ali Afnan and a panel of experts explore why pharma's quality systems are failing to evolve, and solutions.

Healthy Life Laboratories announced today that it has been selected to present their new method development and validation data for the determination of high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) in a capillary blood sample at AACC Meeting.

Adriano Galvao and Claudio Chauke will speak at The World Future Society’s 2010 Conference in Boston, MA, July 9

The Challenge Grant 2011 program is open to new and established investigators working in the area of polycythemia vera, myelofibrosis and essential thrombocythemia.

The new PolyScience MX Immersion Circulator combines design innovation with intuitive operation to deliver reliable temperature control for laboratory applications. It controls temperatures from ambient +10° to 135°C with ±0.07°C stability.

EC2, Inc., one of the Midwest’s most respected environmental consulting and building inspection services providers announces a new corporate video on YouTube and the IAQ Video Network.

Chris Horner will be on Loyola University Chicago's Lake Shore Campus located in beautiful Rogers Park on April 28th to discuss the truth behind global warming and extreme environmentalism.

Join the Thorium Energy Alliance March 29th and 30th to gain knowledge of the developments in the Thorium energy future. As recently reported in the Wired, Chemical and Engineering News, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian and Times of London.

Vibroacoustic Therapy: This technology is currently the subject of a research study at Rush Medical Center in Chicago

Brite Sources USA, a premier provider of dental products announces availability of five new adult and pedo size intraoral mirrors.

PolyScience has introduced an innovative line of circulating water baths that combine exceptional performance with many lab- and operator-friendly features.

Addition Technology, Inc., the maker of Intacs® corneal implants for the treatment of keratoconus and myopia, and the AlphaCor™ artificial cornea, announced today an 87% increase in Intacs SK sales.

Kinea Design has announced it has developed new biomechatronic technology that will return feeling and function to arm amputees. The innovations are part of the Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009 (RP 2009) program sponsored by DARPA.

The new FLEX 500 tablet coater introduces flexible manufacturing technologies to pharmaceutical tablet coating operations. Coater is suitable for a range of coating processes including film, sugar, enteric, modified release and drug layer.

New CDC Report States 32% of 2009 H1N1 Hospitalizations Were Asthmatics

Surgeons report successes with Intacs, AlphaSphere™ Orbital Implant and AphaCor™ Artificial Cornea at American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

The theory is proven. The technology will soon exist. The only question is if you want to go, or should.

Nexus Engineering is featured on an upcoming segment of "The Economic Report" focusing on nuclear energy. Nexus is a fire protection industry leader and offers its expertise and computer software to nuclear power plants.

NewsInGraphs now available in the Apple iTunes App Store and brings together popular graphics and top ten lists in the categories of news, music, movies, finance, fitness and science.

Chicagoan Alistair Banerjee believes information and communication should remain our main focus when it comes to fighting climate change. Are we thinking what could happen to our future generation?

GenUs BioSystems announces a combined miRNA and whole genome gene expression service. Standard combined service for yields as low as 400 nanograms. Special application services are also available for much smaller yields.

GenUs BioSystems announces a 70% reduction in the minimum RNA yield requirement for standard gene expression services to 300 nanograms. Special services are available for yields down to 100 picograms RNA.

MIS, Inc. releases the PAXcam CONNECT high resolution streaming module. Utilizing proprietary algorithms, the PAXcam CONNECT enables all PAXcam users with the ability to share high resolution live video over the LAN or WAN, with no lag time.

MIS, Inc. has launched the latest PAXcam digital microscope camera, the PAXcamARC+. With 32 Megapixel imaging capability, and a low-light Scientific Grade CCD imager, this camera offers cutting-edge performance for science and industry.

Positive airway pressure therapy works best when couple works together, research shows that only 23-45% of patients are successful with CPAP. Comfortable Oral Appliances have been shown to have a much higher compliance rate than CPAP.

Tune in to the Haunted Voices Radio Network tonight for paranormal education with Parastruct

Aaron C. Hanson Returns to HVRN's New Show 'The Soapbox' This May 6, 2009 from 9-11pm EST

Sensory-stimulating technology historically used to provide entertainment and excitement in the arcade industry, now shows potential as complementary medicine for relieving symptoms of neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Petrungaro enchanted and enlightened dental implant specialists from all across North America with new techniques unheard of 10 years ago.