Diesel Guzzler -- $$$ Saver

With gas prices spiking over $4 this year, Americans are spending more than ever to fill up the tank. Truckers alone have seen the cost of a fill-up jump 116 percent in the last five years. That can add up to higher costs for anything that gets to you in an 18-wheeler, from food to furniture. Thanks to recent research, science may have found the answer to the problem.

Two New Tires: Safety on a Budget

The next time someone installs tires on your vehicle, watch closely. The method they choose could steer you into a dangerous situation. Researchers have found three out of four people don't know where two new tires should be placed on a vehicle. It's a question of safety that even sparks debate among tire experts.

Office Pools: A Good Bet?

The odds are five-to-one you've been involved in an office pool; but are those bets really enhancing your enjoyment of the actual event? The answer may surprise you.

Finding Victims After a Disaster

Thousands of people in Texas are still cleaning up after Hurricane Ike's devastation. One of the toughest tasks for relief agencies after a disaster is assessing where and how many people need help. Scientists have developed a new, low-cost imaging system that could make a lifesaving difference.

Anti-freeze for Your Plants

Every year, Americans spend more than $38 billion on their lawns and gardens. No matter what you're growing, a sudden frost or freeze can spell serious trouble. Soon, science could come to the rescue with antifreeze for plants.

New Test for Chronic Cough

Coughs are one of the most common reasons patients see a doctor. For patients with chronic ones, diagnosis and treatment can be frustrating; but new, simple test could help millions crack the mystery of their persistent problem.

Healing Ear Infections Faster

Three out of four children fall victim to an ear infection by the time they're three years old, many of them during winter when viruses abound. Treating the common problem can be a tedious procedure, but a new device makes healing ears simple.

Jupiter's Little Red Spot

Jupiter's Great Spot isn't as great as it used to be. It's actually been steadily shrinking for decades. Now, its younger, smaller sibling, the Little Red Spot, may be taking over the spotlight.

Cavity Fighting Candy

Sodas, candy and processed foods are packed with tooth-decaying, cavity-causing sugar. For the past 40 years, experts have seen a decrease in the amount of tooth decay in children; but according to Centers for Disease Control statistics, the trend is reversing. To tackle the problem, one dental scientist has found a way to use candy to help prevent cavities.

Pill to Fight Alcoholism

Alcoholism affects over 17 million people. Without proper treatment, it's a devastating disease that can ruin lives and relationships. A new therapy that comes in a pill is bringing new hope to alcoholics.

Video Games for the Visually Impaired

Gamers spend hours playing their favorite video games. With all the hi-tech graphics, most are designed for those who can see. A new game created by electrical and computer engineers is scoring high marks for visually impaired players, too.

Tongue-drive Wheelchair

New assistive technology could be the key to more independence for thousands of people with disabilities. Soon, controlling their environment may be as easy as moving their tongue.

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