$10 Million for Science Solutions

$10m. To win, just solve these science problems by Ian Sample. Building off the success of the X-prize for a space transport:

Now the foundation is looking to repeat its success in other areas of science. Dr Diamandis is cagey about the finer details of future prizes, but one will offer $10m for the first company to sequence the genetic code of 100 people in a matter of weeks.

A second prize is aimed at kicking America’s self-proclaimed addiction to oil, by spurring research into greener vehicles. “This is a hot button that can effect our reliance on energy from around the world and our production of pollution

The foundation is also planning prizes in nanotechnology and education and is considering a second space prize, which could see the first commercial team to put a person into orbital spaceflight win $50m to $100m.

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  2. Len

    I can think of a way to get one of those prizes … collect a team of top-quality people together and work hard! This is how Google established itself, isn’t it? OK, first there was the idea of using links to determine value. And no doubt, even a team with the best people will need the occasional corporate team building program. But, assuming these things, inspiring achievements are put together by inspiring team.

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