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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.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Andreessen Horowitz general partner Martin Casado criticized attempts to regulate AI, saying lawmakers are focusing on a mythical future version of AI rather than addressing the current risks.

In recent months, the U.S. has seen a rise in prison sentences for Nigerian cybercriminals, with some receiving lengthy terms. Babatunde Francis Ayeni, a Nigerian national extradited from the UK, was sentenced to 10 years for his involvement in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme targeting real estate transactions.

Google announced patches for over 40 vulnerabilities as part of Android’s November 2024 security update, including two flaws that have been actively exploited. The first, tracked as CVE-2024-43047, was disclosed last month after evidence of in-the-wild exploitation was found by Amnesty International and Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG).

Newpark Resources, a Texas-based oilfield supplier, recently reported a ransomware attack that impacted its information systems and business applications. The company detected the breach on October 29 and responded by initiating a cybersecurity response plan.

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan rallied in Swabi on November 9, calling for his release. The rally, organized by Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, was part of a broader campaign to free Khan, who has been in jail since August 2023.

Kate Winslet recently had a heartwarming reunion with a former colleague from Titanic while working on her latest project, Lee. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, she recounted that she spotted a familiar face while overseeing the recording of Lee's score with a 120-piece orchestra in London.

Saudi Arabia is making substantial moves to diversify its economy and reduce emissions by investing in green hydrogen as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. The Public Investment Fund has committed $10 billion to the Energy Solutions Company, a green hydrogen venture also backed by Saudi Aramco, aiming to capitalize on the country’s renewable energy resources.

As Firefox celebrates its 20th anniversary, Mozilla reflects on how to revive the browser's popularity. Once holding over 30% of the global market share, Firefox faced a decline after Google Chrome’s launch, as Mozilla’s focus shifted away from its flagship browser.

Exosonic, a supersonic aircraft startup focused on quiet supersonic flight and UAV technology, has announced its closure after five years due to a lack of customer support needed to sustain operations.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated he would not resign if Donald Trump asked him to step down before his term ends in 2026. Legally, it remains unclear if a president has the authority to fire a Fed chair, as no president has attempted it, and there is no specific statute addressing the matter.

Three NASA astronauts, recently returned from over 230 days on the International Space Station, spoke at a NASA conference about their readjustment to life on Earth. Although they didn’t disclose details about a medical issue that hospitalized one crew member briefly, they shared the challenges of adapting to gravity, including dizziness, disorientation, and even discomfort from sitting in a hard chair after months in a weightless environment.