Bill Gates regretted leaving Harvard: I spent Microsoft's first year trying to get a friend to ‘take charge,' so I could return
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates struggled intensely with the “stay or go” decision that ultimately made him a billionaire.
Bill Gates looks to his Seattle past, pushes Trump for a better future
In his new memoir, "Source Code," Gates explores his childhood in Seattle, deep friendships and his early path in coding, ...
‘The Road Ahead’ at 30: What Bill Gates’ classic book about the future says about the world today
GeekWire revisited Bill Gates’ classic book, The Road Ahead, and found parallels to the AI revolution that the world is ...
Bill Gates on Microsoft at 50, and what’s next for AI and innovation
Bill Gates talks about Microsoft's 50th anniversary, parallels between AI and the early days of the PC, and where he sees the ...
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Shark Tank Investor Mark Cuban reacts to the departure of Luka Doncic from the Mavericks
Shark Tank investor and Dallas Mavericks minor stakeholder Mark Cuban expressed his dismay in a roundabout way about the departure of Luka Doncic from the Mavericks.
How much does scientific progress cost? Without government dollars for research infrastructure, breakthroughs become improbable
It costs money to maintain the various facilities, utilities and personnel that allow scientists to conduct research in the ...
Scientific breakthroughs are hard without money for research infrastructure
Notably, indirect costs from grants do not cover the full cost of carrying out research at universities. In 2023, colleges and universities contributed approximately $27 billion of their own funding, ...
NIH funding cuts could threaten valuable research, Southern California institutions say
Republican lawmakers have criticized institutions for allegedly misusing taxpayer money, citing cases such as the 2020 ...
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After debate, input from Marla Maples, Senate panel advances Ileana Garcia’s anti-weather modification bill
The Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-3 along party lines to advance the bill ( SB 56 ), which ...
Under Trump, Billionaire Climate Champions Have Gone Quiet
Since the inauguration, billionaires who funded climate action over the last decade have avoided criticizing Trump’s climate ...
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Bill Gates reflects on his youth, beginnings of Microsoft, in new memoir
In his new memoir, "Source Code," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates opens up about his adolescence and early adult life.
UC president warns of ‘catastrophic’ funding cuts from Trump administration plan
The Trump administration’s guidance calls for capping “indirect costs” for NIH-funded grants to 15%. This type of funding covers infrastructure costs like facilities, maintenance and security.