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June 15, 2007

Microsoft Researcher Honored by Leading Technology Institute

Microsoft Technical Fellow Chuck Thacker wins the distinguished John von Neumann medal in recognition of his pioneering role in the personal computing industry.

June 13, 2007

Microsoft Research Releases Tools to Help Science Progress Toward an AIDS Vaccine

After two years of pioneering work and collaboration in AIDS research, Microsoft openly shares its software source code with the greater scientific community to help expedite global research.

June 6, 2007

“Your Britain in Pictures”: Microsoft Live Labs Photosynth Delivers a Unique 3-D Interactive Experience

In a unique time-limited technology trial, Microsoft Live Labs offers a 3-D interactive experience to complement the BBC’s “How We Built Britain” television series.

May 9, 2007

Microsoft Announces Latin American Collaborative Research Federation

“Virtual institute” to advance technology research, create global awareness and foster opportunities for faculty and students.

May 1, 2007

Media Alert: Microsoft Research Tech Fair 2007

Microsoft offers a rare glimpse of the future of technology.

April 30, 2007

Can’t Humans and Computers Just Get Along? Microsoft Research Is Trying to Make Sure They Do

Microsoft Research papers recognized at the international CHI 2007 Conference showcase intriguing new efforts to enhance people’s computing experiences.

April 17, 2007

Microsoft Portugal Extends Support to Breast Cancer Research

High performance computing lab pioneers first project using innovative HPC applications to support breast cancer scientific research.

April 16, 2007

International Organization Licenses Microsoft’s New Multicolor Bar Code Technology for Identifying Audiovisual Works

Consumers and businesses alike expected to benefit from information-bearing capability of new bar code format.

April 5, 2007

Support From Microsoft Helps Researchers Merge Digital and Physical Worlds

Funding, software, data and collaboration awarded for promising research into the cutting edge of map-based information systems.

April 5, 2007

Embracing Real Life in Virtual Earth

Microsoft announces 21 winners of the Virtual Earth and SensorMap Request for Proposal programs with funding totaling US$1.1 million to help academic researchers innovate in advanced mapping and location-based search technologies.