This year’s most significant scientific and technological advancements were driven by incremental improvements rather than revolutionary discoveries. The top breakthroughs include:
Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for patients with sickle-cell anemia, which built on decades of research in CRISPR technology.
Advances in space technology, including ongoing efforts to explore the solar system and understand its effects on Earth’s climate.
Recent developments in AI, such as improved generative models like ChatGPT, have expanded our knowledge in consequential ways.
These incremental improvements have collectively pushed the boundaries of human understanding and innovation, even if they may not be as flashy as some recent discoveries.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/2024-scientific-technological-advancements/681158