July 3, 2012

Trying to kick the habit and quit smoking? There’s a vaccine for that. It’s only in the laboratory for now, but researchers have created a vaccine that uses an antibody to stop nicotine from reaching the brain, meaning smokers feel no effects from a cigarette. Scientists say one shot would provide lifetime coverage. Human testing could begin in a few years. Source Link

Nothing says “summer” like ice cream, but America’s favorite flavor isn’t some fancy blend of ingredients. Plain old vanilla still ranks as the number-one flavor according to a survey of ice cream distributors. Chocolate chip mint and cookies-and-cream ice cream tied for second place, and frozen yogurt and no-sugar-added varieties are growing in popularity. Source Link

The granddaddy of all video game companies is marking its 40th anniversary this week looking back to the future. Atari was founded in 1972 when it unveiled “Pong,” the first video game hit. Now Atari’s classic best sellers like “Centipede” and “Breakout” are finding a new generation of fans with versions designed to play on mobile devices. Source Link