Scientists to develop waterless toilet for Gates Foundation

This is truly an example of research with a potential impact to millions of people:  Triangle scientists to develop waterless toilet for Gates Foundation :: Editor's Blog at WRAL Tech Wire  While some may interpret this grant as Bill Gates throwing money down the toilet, there is a very real potential here for the creation of a waterless toilet that would help to prevent the spread of disease in developing countries.  The $1.3 million grant will be used to create and test prototypes within the next 3 years. The toilets also have the added benefit of turning solid waste into energy.  I guess it is true - Bill Gates truly find a way to make money off of anything...