Bill Gates

Here’s what Bill Gates is reading and bingeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

How do we beat coronavirus? Bill Gates says start with these 4 things

Bill Gates says he’s ‘not optimistic’ COVID-19 vaccines will successfully complete trials before end of the year

“There’s no case where we get much below the current death rate, which is about 500 deaths a day, but there’s a significant risk we go back up to the even 2,000 a day.”

Bill Gates says the U.S. is ‘not even close’ to doing enough to fight COVID-19

‘It’s so bizarre’: Bill Gates finally responds to COVID-19 conspiracies about him

The Microsoft founder has addressed the rampant conspiracy theories sparked by his efforts to develop and produce a coronavirus vaccine.

The 5 books Bill Gates says you should read in the pandemic summer

The billionaire philanthropist’s regular reading list is informed by the coronavirus crisis, with books about pandemics, how to survive difficult times, and what policies can help us recover

This Bill Gates-backed program in Seattle is sending at-home COVID tests to anyone who wants one

The Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network is trying to get a true sense of the spread of infection among asymptomatic people without forcing people to expose healthcare workers or themselves.

Garbage collectors are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response, but without the protection they need

During COVID-19, garbage collection is more essential—and dangerous—than ever. But workers are finding themselves without proper gear, leave policies, or cleaning protocols.

Bill Gates announces his foundation will focus ‘total attention’ on COVID-19 pandemic

Here’s what to expect during the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bill Gates

Why Bill Gates is the focus of the latest coronavirus conspiracy theories

Misinformation about the Microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist is swirling around online as part of an effort to push an anti-vaccination agenda.

All the times Bill Gates has warned us about a deadly pandemic like coronavirus

Since 2010, the billionaire philanthropist has been warning the world we were unprepared for a deadly pandemic. He even told Trump.

Update: Yacht-maker Sinot denies reports that Bill Gates bought an eco-friendly ‘superyacht’

Bill Gates solves your gift problems: Here are his top 5 books for the holidays

From a new history of the U.S. to a black couple in Atlanta wrapped up in the criminal justice system, here are some picks from the billionaire philanthropist.

This Bill Gates-backed solar tech could help finally decarbonize heavy industry

Using mirrors to concentrate solar power isn’t new, but now the tech can push temperatures high enough to be used for manufacturing things such as steel and cement.

Bill Gates wants to hack photosynthesis

A new video highlights some efforts Gates is funding to make plants grow faster.

In an era of distractions, Microsoft wants AI to be your coworker

The company is aiming to adapt its productivity suite to a short-attention-span world, bringing years of research into products like PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Bill Gates says we need to focus on the places where global progress is lagging

In the Gates Foundation’s annual look at the progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the philanthropist looks at the gaps between areas in the developing world that are improving and those that are lagging behind.

Bill Gates and Ban Ki-moon: Investing in climate solutions could generate $7.1 trillion

They want to invest $1.8 trillion over the next decade in climate adaptation—and see the potential for enormous gains.