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The skies may have rained on this year’s big climate summit in Belém, Brazil, but engineers have invented plenty of exciting climate tech this year worth celebrating. Here are some of the year’s top IEEE Spectrum climate technology stories: Richard Zare, Xiaowei Song et al. Ammonia is a crucial ingredient for human civilization, powering agriculture, explosives, and next-generation cargo ships. Researchers have turned to classical laboratory chemistry and artificial intelligence in search of more efficient ammonia production. In January, freelance contributor Alfred Poor reported on a real-world demonstration of a passive technology that captures ammonia from the wind, no batteries…

Gold prices saw a modest short-term pullback after a broader rally that pushed the metal to record highs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has underperformed during what has historically been its strongest quarter, reviving constant comparisons between the two assets.Despite Bitcoin’s weakness, analysts are highlighting a series of macroeconomic, statistical, and technical signals from the gold market that suggest BTC may be approaching a bottom and could be setting the stage for its next major move.Sponsored 2020 Playbook Returns as Gold and Silver Surge Ahead of BitcoinFrom a broader macroeconomic standpoint, analysts suggest that gold and silver typically reach their highs before Bitcoin…

The drumbeat for AI is deafening. We’re surrounded by a mix of hype, fear and intense pressure to do something with this technology that seems to be advancing at the speed of light. For CIOs and enterprise technology leaders, the path forward can seem murky and fraught with the risk of missteps. But I believe the greatest risk isn't getting it wrong; it's waiting for a “perfect” AI strategy while the world races ahead. Real impact with AI doesn't start with flawless, grand designs. It begins with access, trust and a commitment to hands-on learning.My journey with technology, even before…

Headline highs masked a fractured market where selective capital thrived while most tokens stayed stuck in a deep chill. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high above $126,000 in October, yet at the time of writing, it was trading near $88,000. This significant retreat highlights a deeper truth: headline highs have masked a deeply fractured market where most cryptocurrencies have been left in a prolonged chill. A Stark Divergence in Performance Analytics platform SoSoValue’s recent review of the 2024-2025 period quantified this split with a clear experiment. What would happen to $10 invested across major crypto sectors at the cycle’s…

Key Takeaways Flow blockchain validators implement a protocol fix following a security breach. Approximately $3.9 million in assets were siphoned off due to a vulnerability in Flow’s execution layer. Share this article Flow blockchain is moving toward a full restart after shipping a protocol fix tied to an exploit that drained approximately $3.9 million via cross-chain bridges, according to a new update from the team. UPDATE: VALIDATOR CONSENSUS REACHED (MAINNET 28) To preserve network integrity and prioritize user safety, the Flow Foundation proposed a protocol fix (Mainnet 28) which has been accepted and successfully deployed by network validators. CURRENT STATUS:…

Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers has introduced a package of legislation aimed at reshaping how digital assets are treated under state and local tax law, renewing a broader push by some lawmakers to position Arizona as a jurisdiction with clearer and more favorable rules for cryptocurrencies and blockchain infrastructure. In bills prefiled with the Arizona Senate, Rogers proposed amending state statutes to exempt virtual currency from taxation (SB 1044), prohibiting counties, cities and towns from taxing or fining entities that operate blockchain nodes (SB 1045), and advancing a constitutional amendment to clarify how digital assets fit into Arizona’s property tax…

The hype around the meme coins has seemingly vanished. Remember what happened a year ago? Trump had won the US elections, the cryptocurrency market was booming, and meme coins were popping left and right, charting fresh peaks. Although DOGE failed to match its 2021 run, it still challenged the $0.50 level in anticipation of the new government department with the same acronym run by Musk. Fast-forward to late 2025, and the landscape is entirely different. The OG meme coin has fallen into obscurity, with its price barely hanging above $0.12. It’s down 7% weekly and 20% monthly. What’s perhaps even…

Meme coins remain one of the most sensitive categories in crypto right now. Liquidity is thin (courtesy year-end), and even small shifts in supply or treasury activity are starting to move prices faster than usual. If you are looking for meme coins to watch in January 2026, three names stand out for very different reasonsOne is facing rising sell pressure, one is holding strength despite volatility, and one shows early signs of a possible turnaround.Pump.fun (PUMP)Pump is one of the first meme coins to watch in January 2026 because of a major on-chain red flag. Recent data shows the team…

In 2025, many of IEEE Spectrum‘s top consumer electronics stories were about about creating the experience you want with technology. Open-source software offered more customization for laptops and displays, devices with less distracting design received recognition with a new certification, and smart glasses manufacturers forged paths to figure out what users really want in the wearable tech. Other stories highlighted the fascinating fundamental tech in our smartphones, like how your new iPhone stays cool and the potential for its camera to gather information beyond what the human eye can see. And we considered the effects of U.S. tariffs from the…

Solana price has trended lower since January, even as the network racks up record usage and revenue. We watched SOL lag while the chain generated over $271 million in Q2 2025 fees and payments, more than any other network for three straight quarters. The gap between price and activity sits inside a bigger crypto story: money rotating between Layer-1s, meme coins, and ETFs while regulators and institutions focus on Solana. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Why Has Solana Fallen While The Network Looks Strong? If you are new to Solana, it’s a high-speed blockchain computer competing with…