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New Technology Helps Schools Go Green
Posted by admin on Apr 30, 2010 in new technology
Currently, there are more than 176 "green" colleges and universities, according to the U.S. Green Buildings Council, and the number continues to grow. Going green not only helps improve the air and water quality, it also conserves natural resources and leads to a better quality of life.
Among them is Portland State University. Their newest engineering [...]
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New Technology Makes Tracking Tumors Easier
Posted by admin on Dec 28, 2009 in new technology
Intensity Modulated Radio Therapy Targets Cancer and Helps Minimize Treatment Side Effects
Despite constant advancements in cancer research and treatment, the science of eliminating tumors remains challenging. With many traditional radiation treatments, the exact position of a tumor and the proper dose of radiation needed can be difficult to determine and even harm healthy tissue. [...]