To address new and complex cybersecurity challenges introduced by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), Cisco launches Foundation AI, a team of leading experts in AI and cybersecurity. This group is fully dedicated to solving major security challenges of the AI era by developing advanced tools and technologies that tackle these core issues. ...

Adelaide Tovar, a postdoctoral geneticist at the University of Michigan, prepares cell samples in a science laboratory on campus. Tovar is one of about 200 young scientists who will lose research funding because the Trump administration abruptly ended the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program. (Mike Hawkins) Mike Hawkins hide caption ...

Prescription drugs often lock you into a cycle of dependence, rarely addressing the root cause. This means you might stay on meds long-term, even if your health doesn’t improve — something to watch out for! Learn more. ...

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For years, calorie storage was thought to be a simple equation — consume more than you burn, and the excess is stored as fat. However, emerging research shows that energy balance is far more complex. Your body's ability to store or burn calories is not just about how much you eat, but also how hormones regulate the process. This system determines whether energy is directed toward fat accumulation or muscle maintenance. ...

Angeline Murimirwa of Zimbabwe has really racked up kudos for her work as head of CAMFED, a charity that has enabled millions of girls in five African countries to stay in school — and thrive with the help of mentors. Murimirwa is one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025. Above: She accepts an award at Rihanna's 3rd Annual Diamond Ball in 2017. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images hide caption ...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered about those little marks on your skin? Maybe they’re freckles from your childhood, sunspots from sunny vacations or moles you’ve had forever. These spots are more than just part of your look — they’re clues to your health. ...

For anyone in the tech industry, when we hear “transformation” our mind automatically places “digital” before it. However, in recent years, the traditional workplace has also been undergoing a significant transformation of its own. Technology has enabled our transition to remote and mobile work, but in doing so has introduced a new set of challenges in how we securely connect our employees to the applications they require. ...

Danielle Waterfield was fired, rehired and fired again from her job at CHIPS for America, part of the Department of Commerce. Now, she fears her health insurance was cut off weeks ago, even though she was told otherwise. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption ...

Obesity places immense strain on the joints, making traditional weight-bearing exercises difficult and often painful for those who want to lose weight. Beyond physical-related ailments to obesity, many obese individuals avoid exercising in public because they feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. ...