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Bacterial Battery Turns Waste into Power

February 25th, 2004 at 9:45 pm » Comments (0)

A prototype fuel cell has been developed that uses microbes to generate electricity while cleaning wastewater.
The prototype, developed by researchers at Pennsylvania State University could usher in a “completely new approach” to wastewater treatment, say its inventors.



Becoming Emotionally Involved With Your Computer

February 25th, 2004 at 9:27 pm » Comments (0)

There is a good chance your kids think more highly of their computer more than they do of you, according to a survey published today.



London Parking Spaces for Sale - $187,500

February 25th, 2004 at 9:17 pm » Comments (0)

A car parking space is for sale in central London for $187,500, fueling a favorite obsession of Britons — talking about property prices.



80% of World’s Population has Tooth Decay

February 25th, 2004 at 9:03 pm » Comments (0)

Five billion people — or nearly 80 percent of the world’s population — suffer from tooth decay, the U.N. health agency said Tuesday in a report on oral health.



Finally, a 3 Dimensional Display

February 25th, 2004 at 8:58 pm » Comments (0)

Hitachi, Ltd has developed a 3D display called Transpost which can be viewed from any direction without wearing special glasses. 3D movies can be seen as floating in the display. Also, 3D movies captured at other places can be shown on the display in realtime.

Cool pictures.



Oral Sex Linked to Mouth Cancer

February 25th, 2004 at 8:45 pm » Comments (0)

Oral sex can lead to oral tumours. That is the conclusion of researchers who have proved what has long been suspected, that the human papilloma virus can cause oral cancers.



Nickle and Diming the Internet

February 25th, 2004 at 9:29 am » Comments (0)

First came paper. Then plastic. Will digital replace them both? No, this isn’t a story about the evolution of shopping bags; it’s about money.

Plenty of online shoppers have used credit cards and online services such as Pay Pal to buy everything from cars to computers to airline tickets. But one issue that has kept the […]