Rising to the challenge of new data security standards

With the rate of security vulnerabilities doubling every seven years and coming off one of the largest known infrastructure attacks (Salt Typhoon), modern security at speed and cost is non-negotiable for securing financial transactions. To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls. Late last…

fiddler crabs’ courtship drum solos : Short Wave : NPR

The European fiddler crab (Afruca tangeri) lives along the Atlantic coast, from Portugal in southwestern Europe to Angola in western Africa. Male crabs have one small claw and one big claw that they use in their dances to attract a mate. Valter Jacinto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Valter Jacinto/Getty Images The European fiddler crab…

How Partners Can Accelerate Growth with Cisco and Splunk

It’s been just over a year since Cisco and Splunk joined forces, and the vision behind this acquisition remains stronger than ever:  We will bring the full power of the network, together with market-leading security and observability solutions, to deliver a real-time unified view of the entire digital landscape, helping teams proactively defend critical infrastructure,…

Advil or Tylenol? Which painkiller to take and when : NPR

Many over-the-counter pain medications are available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their…

How DMSO Naturally Eliminates Cancers

DMSO is a naturally occurring substance that, when used correctly,1 safely, and rapidly improves a variety of conditions medicine struggles with — particularly chronic pain. For example, thousands of studies show DMSO treats a wide range of: • Injuries such as sprains, concussions, burns, surgical incisions, and spinal cord injuries (discussed here). • Strokes, paralysis,…

Advancing Data Science Education: The Impact of St. Clair College and Cisco’s Partnership

In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, preparing the next generation with skills to tackle tomorrow’s problems is more crucial than ever. But how do institutions keep up with the demand for quality data science education that meets industry standards? In Windsor, Ontario, St. Clair College students stepped up to the plate by clinching first place in…

How psychiatric patients get caught in a cycle of homelessness and spotty care : Shots

Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana is the state’s only psychiatric hospital for adults. Mental health advocates say it’s too hard to get someone committed to the hospital, and patients are discharged too soon, without a long-term treatment plan — which means they often end up homeless again. Aaron Bolton/Montana Public Radio hide caption…

Cisco Innovation Labs: Co-creating AI, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Solutions

We are witnessing an unprecedented technological inflection point—one that I believe represents the greatest value creation opportunity in a generation. The staggering magnitude of global AI investments—Apple’s $500B, France’s $100B, Stargate’s $500B—signals a fundamental shift in how technology will reshape our world. With this transformation comes mounting demands for performance, sustainability, and security that require…

RFK calls rising autism rates an ‘epidemic’ and seeks ‘environmental’ cause : Shots

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference autism rates on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday declared that autism is a rapidly growing “epidemic” in the U.S. and vowed to…