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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.

OpenAI is emphasizing its efforts to make its language models safer and reduce harmful behaviors. The company recently shared the results of an investigation into ChatGPT's likelihood of producing harmful stereotypes based on user names.

Bluesky, a Twitter-like platform for short-form updates, has experienced rapid growth, reaching 17 million users in just a week and topping Apple’s app store. Similarly, Threads, Meta's alternative to Twitter, gained 15 million users in November alone, signaling a surge in interest for new social platforms.

Ben Zhao, a computer security researcher at the University of Chicago, became involved in the fight between artists and generative AI when he was approached to help protect images from AI usage.

CRISPR technology has revolutionized genetic engineering, making it easier to edit genes and raise concerns about altering human evolution. Jennifer Doudna, co-inventor of CRISPR, warned of the ethical implications of creating "CRISPR babies" with genes that could be passed down to future generations.