TECHNOLOGY
'(<a href="http://www.j-archive.com/media/2005-11-11_DJ_29.jpg" target="_blank">Cheryl of the Clue Crew reports from NC State University in Raleigh, NC.</a>)  <a href="http://www.j-archive.com/media/2005-11-11_DJ_29a.jpg" target="_blank">This</a> device spreads an opening for surgical access; North Carolina State University developed a force-controlled one to reduce post-op pain in heart patients'
a rib spreader