Bill Gates's Blog: Gates Notes, page 18

An inspiring reminder of why teaching history matters

Bryan Stevenson makes a compelling case for why we should all learn about the past.

What sweat, wine, and electricity can teach us about humanity

Numbers Don’t Lie is Vaclav Smil’s most accessible book yet.

I need to take a Yee!

I hope Dr. Shannon Yee’s amazing new toilet will spark a sanitation revolution.

Flush with innovation: 10 years of reinventing the toilet

Ten years ago, our foundation challenged the world to reinvent the toilet, sparking hundreds of amazing sanitation solutions.

Iron will

I can’t think of a more important moment than right now in the fight against polio.

Clean jet fuel needs to be more like a microwave oven

Introducing a new way to invest in clean energy innovation.

This novel changed how I look at trees

If you are in the mood for something that stimulates your thinking, you’ll love The Overstory.

A refreshingly honest take on the American presidency

President Obama’s memoir is a terrific read, no matter what your politics are.

A timely primer on your immune system

Four stories that explain how your body fights off disease.

What happened to GE?

The fall of one of America’s great companies.