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Mark Zuckerberg will give you millions for science research

Feb 21, 2013
11 scientists are $3 million richer than they were earlier this week thanks to the new 'Breakthrough Prize' awarded by Silicon Valley tech titans including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Facebook's new search; The hunt for 'Red October'

Jan 16, 2013
Facebook's new Graph Search feature has rivals like Google and Yelp paying attention to the social media giant. And, a look at a piece of mysterious malware called "Red October" that has been secretly attacking government computer systems for five years.

Facebook takes on Google and Yelp with 'Graph Search'

Jan 16, 2013
Facebook is getting into the search business. On Tuesday, the social media giant had a press event where it demonstrated its new product, Graph Search. While the feature is still in its infancy, Facebook's announcement has a lot of companies has watching their backs.

Are paper billionaires real billionaires?

Aug 6, 2012
Facebook's falling stock price has knocked the company's founder, Mark Zuckerberg, off the top 10 tech billionaires list. But he's still worth a lot.

Italian tabloids follow Mark Zuckerberg to ATM

May 30, 2012
The Facebook founder is currently honeymooning there with his wife, and can't escape the press.

The initial launch of the Facebook IPO

May 18, 2012
After opening later than expected, the first few hours of the Facebook IPO are suggesting that the company might have misjudged the value of its shares.

Is venture capital 'broken?'

May 10, 2012
A new report echoes what's been whispered around the industry for years: the model of funding startups through venture capital firms is not working any more.

For public good, not for profit.

What's in a hoodie?

May 9, 2012
The hooded sweatshirt has become a charged symbol, depending on who wears it and where.

Behind the numbers of Facebook's IPO filing

May 4, 2012
Facebook has set its valuation at $76 billion to $96 billion, and shares will be at $28 to $35 each. What does this tell us about the company and about CEO Mark Zuckerberg?

Facebook sets IPO at $28 to $35 a share

May 3, 2012
Founder Mark Zuckerberg will also sell 30 million of his own personal shares as part of the IPO.