As part of Cisco’s “Plan for Possible,” our environmental sustainability strategy, I often emphasize the importance of resilient ecosystems. An essential aspect of resilient ecosystems is ensuring communities have the skills, tools, and resources to support the development and deployment of clean energy. Energy resilience is not solely about infrastructure; it’s fundamentally about people. Communities can benefit from clean energy solutions, such as microgrids and solar storage, but a skilled workforce and innovative technologies are needed to sustain these initiatives. ...
A bill that would ban fluoride from Florida's public drinking water is heading to the governor's desk. Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption ...
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More than 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease today, and this neurodegenerative disorder affects nearly 10 million people worldwide.1 But even as diagnoses surge, industries tied to manufacturing and defense are fighting to keep one of the most well-documented environmental triggers on the market — trichloroethylene (TCE). ...
At RSAC 2023, Cisco unveiled its new solution, Cisco XDR, with the promise of transforming the way that Security Teams operate. Two years later, Cisco has executed that promise for over 1000 customers, providing defined and prioritized incidents with guided responses, and reducing mean time to respond. Now at RSAC 2025, Cisco is democratizing Security Operations further, evolving the jobs of cyber-defenders once more in the world of AI. ...
A survey of older Americans found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and 92% said that if diagnosed, they would probably or definitely want to take a drug that could slow down the disease's progression. The results may indicate a recent shift in openness toward Alzheimer's testing and treatment. Westend61/Getty Images hide caption ...
You probably don’t think twice before tossing a dryer sheet into your laundry. It’s just part of the routine. But here’s something you may not realize: those soft, scented sheets release hidden toxins into your home, your clothes and your body. They even damage your appliances and hurt the environment. ...
Coty Raven Morris conducts the combined Rose and Thorn Choirs singing an African piece called "Modimo" at the From the Dust concert performed at First Congregational Church in Portland in November, 2023. Chad Lanning for Portland State University hide caption ...
By now you’ve probably heard of (or even tried) sriracha sauce. This famous chili sauce has popped up in stores and even restaurants all over. It’s surprisingly easy to make, adds a nice kick to foods, and you can even ferment it for added probiotics! ...