AFP Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has launched a search for a new toilet better suited to developing countries to help prevent disease and death. A charitable foundation founded by Gates and his wife kicked off a "Reinvent the Toilet Fair" in Sea… more »

CR Editorial note: Original title:" Bill Gates To Reinvent The Toilet" Most of us still long for the days when we had 5 gallon flushes instead of two and half. No doubt this will turn into pint size flushes, profligating viruses which attack plumbing,… more »