Nathan Myhrvold worked with Bill at Microsoft and went on to start Intellectual Ventures, which is inventing and investing in diverse fields including software, semiconductors, lasers, biotechnology, and medical devices.
Posted 05/21/2010
More than 14,000 students registered for this year’s Imagine Cup competition across the United States. Over the weekend, 80 of those students participated in the U.S. finals, showing how technology can make a difference in solving some of the world’s most difficult challenges. Two grand prize winners from the U.S. competition will now advance to the worldwide finals in Poland in July.
Posted 04/26/2010
To spur innovative thinking about health solutions for developing countries, Grand Challenges Explorations is making $100,000 grants to fund non-traditional early-stage research projects. Applications for the latest round of grants will be accepted through May 19.
Posted 03/31/2010
The H1N1 flu wasn’t nearly as bad as predicted, but not because of the effectiveness of the steps taken to contain it. The inadequate global response shows that we are still unprepared for a major pandemic. New methods for manufacturing vaccines quickly and other investments are clearly required.
Posted 01/18/2010
Victims of the unfolding catastrophe in Haiti require immediate help as living conditions worsen. Ongoing aid will be needed to help people rebuild their lives. Find out how you can help.
Posted 03/04/2010
