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Spinach may be better for us than we thought

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may have found yet another beneficial use for spinach, especially when it is sprinkled with what they call carbon nanotubes, says the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Nanotubes are actually tiny semiconductors that when combined with leafy spinach may be capable of sniffing out bombs and other explosive devices. 

The plant, itself, is “very environmentally responsive,” as research team leader Michael Strano puts it. The nanotubes make it receptive to the ingredients of landmines and other deadly devices.

The mobile emergency room

As folks grow older, conditions may arise that require critical medical attention and, in many cases, getting to an emergency room may be too difficult to manage, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.

So a number of hospitals across the country have devised mobile emergency rooms. These fully equipped SUVs are staffed by specially trained paramedics who can deal with a variety of emergencies in a patient’s own home.

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Meteorologists are predicting a cold winter with lots of snow in many parts of the country, particularly in the northeast, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. 

The wintry conditions may extend well into next spring, say the forecasters.

 According to AccuWeather’s Paul Pastelok, the southern portions of the nation will see drier, warmer weather, although central Florida may experience a “damaging freeze in mid to late January.”

The smart shoe has arrived

Just in time for the holidays, sneaker-maker Nike will start selling the first self-lacing shoes, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.  Sensors inside the shoe tighten the laces when you put your foot in.

But, says AMAC, if you think that’s an amazing development, think again. A startup company calling itself Vixole is getting ready to launch a high-top sneaker with an electronic screen that can display stationary or moving pictures that you can control using your smartphone.