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China's push into humanoid robotics is gaining momentum, driven by electric-vehicle makers leveraging their expertise and lower production costs, while the U.S. imposes tariffs and considers restricting exports of advanced chips.

Boom Supersonic successfully tested its XB-1 jet, breaking the sound barrier as part of its plan to bring back supersonic commercial flights, but experts warn of severe climate consequences.

On January 20, 2021, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns over the disproportionate contributions the US makes compared to other countries like China.

The growing number of frozen embryos worldwide, resulting from advancements in IVF technology and its rising demand, has created ethical, legal, and logistical challenges.

Sweden is leading efforts to decarbonize the steel industry with the construction of industrial-scale plants that use hydrogen from renewable energy to produce near-zero-emission steel.

Digital twins of human organs, such as 3D-printed hearts, are advancing healthcare by simulating real organs using imaging and computational models.

Google DeepMind has unveiled several groundbreaking innovations, led by Gemini 2.0, its new multimodal large language model designed to control agents and perform diverse tasks.

China has escalated trade tensions with the U.S. by banning exports of critical minerals like gallium and germanium, vital for semiconductors, defense, and electric vehicles.

The outgoing Biden administration's efforts in science and technology, led by Arati Prabhakar, have focused on critical areas such as AI safety, immigration, and technological advancement through initiatives like the CHIPS Act.

A new sulfur-based compound, developed by researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU), could revolutionize construction on both the Moon and Earth by enabling faster, waterless building.

The Space Launch System (SLS), NASA’s massive lunar rocket, is facing renewed calls for cancellation, especially as rivals like SpaceX's Starship gain momentum.

AI is advancing to not only mimic human personalities but also perform tasks on our behalf, raising important questions about its future use.