It goes without saying that the latex/lambskin prophylactic male condom that's been in existence for centuries has a lot of room for improvement. Gazillionaire Bill Gates understands the effect a "better" condom might have on the world and has offered a $100,000 grant to anyone who can reinvent the life-saving device with a modern appeal.

The effort to make marriage equality the law of the land in Washington state just received a huge push to the tune of half a million dollars from Bill & Melinda Gates. 

The men of Microsoft are reaching into their wallets in support of marriage equality.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and CEO Steve Ballmer are each donating $100,000 to support the campaign to uphold Washington state's same-sex marriage law.

More after the jump.

HIV/AIDS vaccinations seem to be coming to fruition. After the jump, see how much Bill and Melinda gifted to University of Maryland and why this vaccination just might be the end all!