Mark Zuckerberg was video-chatting with a scientist recently and was pleased to see a familiar sculpture on display in the man’s office. It was a Breakthrough Prize, a scientific award the Facebook chief executive officer helped create with Russian billionaire tech investor Yuri Milner in 2013. The award show is like an Oscars for scientists that attracts a mix of academics, Silicon Valley luminaries, and Hollywood stars. This year's show, which takes place Sunday night, is hosted by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. In an interview with Bloomberg before the event, Zuckerberg said the awards are meant to acknowledge technical achievements...
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