Could
a cure for kid’s ear infections be as simple as opening a pack of
sugarless gum? New research shows the natural sweetener xylitol can curb
the growth of bacteria in the mouth that contributes to middle ear
infections which lead to 16 million doctor visits each year in the
United States. Source Link
Maybe your Facebook friends give you a warm feeling, but what if it was the computer itself that kept you toasty all winter long? Researchers say it’s feasible to use heat given off from a unit containing dozens of computer servers to take the place of a home furnace. Companies that host giant computing centers could put the smaller server units in homes to distribute the computing work and the heat. Source Link
McGruff is ready to take a bite out of a new kind of crime. The trenchcoated cartoon crime fighter is now targeting counterfeit goods to discourage consumers from buying fake brands. The ad campaign from the National Crime Prevention Council aims to cut into the sales of counterfeit prescription drugs, designer fashions and electronics. Source Link
