February 24, 2015

In online dating, your virtual name might be the key to finding love. A study says having a screen name that starts with a letter in the first half of the alphabet might boost your chances for romance. Search engines sort names alphabetically and studies show some measures of personal success are associated with a name that appears early in the ABCs. Source Link

The long-awaited Apple iWatch might be losing by a hair when it comes to offering a popular feature. Reports say the smart watch is unable to monitor heart rate like an EKG does because stray arm hairs confound the readings. Apple is said to have ordered up to 6 million iWatches that will go on sale this Spring. Source Link

They certainly have the chops for it, but what can a beaver’s bite teach us about preventing cavities? Scientists say more iron in the enamel of a beaver tooth makes it stronger. That could lead researchers to new treatments that are better than fluoride to protect human teeth against cavities. Source Link