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James J. Collins, the Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science at MIT and faculty co-lead of the Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health, is embarking on a multidisciplinary research project that applies synthetic biology and generative artificial intelligence to the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).The research project is sponsored by Jameel Research, part of the Abdul Latif Jameel International network. The initial three-year, $3 million research project in MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering and Institute of Medical Engineering and Science focuses on developing and validating programmable antibacterials against key pathogens.AMR — driven by the…

It’s been estimated that humans consume between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles each year, and a 2024 scoping review determined that they’ve been found in eight out of 12 human organ systems. You might find them in the air, your water, the items you use to prepare your food and even in the food you eat. All of these sources can contribute to microplastics entering your body. To find out which foods are more likely to contain microplastics and what we can do to reduce the amount of them that we consume, we consulted a doctor. Don’t miss any of…

Key Takeaways Most Active Directory attacks succeed by abusing privileged accounts. Domain Admins are high-value targets and must be protected differently Privileged identity management reduces standing access and attack paths Active Directory security depends on visibility, control, and discipline Let’s be honest—when Active Directory is compromised, the incident is never small.Almost every major enterprise breach involves Active Directory at some point. Attackers may enter through phishing, malware, or a misconfigured endpoint, but their real goal is always the same: gain control over privileged identities and Domain Admin accounts.Once that happens, containment becomes difficult and recovery becomes painful.Preventing Active Directory attacks…

Remember that AI personal health coach that promised to act as a trainer and wellness advisor called Fitbit AI Health Coach? Well, Google just took it global. Launched in October 2025 as a public preview for the U.S. Fitbit Premium users, the AI-powered personal health coach is now expanding to more countries, including the U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. From U.S. exclusivity to global coverage The rollout is still in English and remains in “public preview” status, implying that Google is collecting data and feedback to improve the feature before a broader release. So, if you’re willing to…

The North Korea-linked threat actor known as UNC1069 has been observed targeting the cryptocurrency sector to steal sensitive data from Windows and macOS systems with the ultimate goal of facilitating financial theft. “The intrusion relied on a social engineering scheme involving a compromised Telegram account, a fake Zoom meeting, a ClickFix infection vector, and reported usage of AI-generated video to deceive the victim,” Google Mandiant researchers Ross Inman and Adrian Hernandez said. UNC1069, assessed to be active since at least April 2018, has a history of conducting social engineering campaigns for financial gain using fake meeting invites and posing as…

Adequate sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, especially in children. Several studies in the past have highlighted the important role of sleep plays in children’s development. However, inadequate sleep can also hinder brain functioning in children, particularly pre-teens, according to researchers at the Children’s Hospital in Boston, United States. In a paper published in the journal Cerebral Cortex Communications, the researchers have revealed that inadequate sleep can hinder brain organization in early adolescents. “Preteens’ brain circuits are rapidly maturing, particularly those supporting higher-level thought processes like decision-making, problem-solving, and the ability to process and integrate information from…

Employees at Salesforce are circulating an internal letter to chief executive Marc Benioff calling on him to denounce recent actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prohibit the use of Salesforce software by immigration agents, and back federal legislation that would significantly reform the agency.The letter specifically cites the “recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis” as catalysts, calling them the “devastating indictment of a system that has discarded human decency.” It’s unclear how many signatories the letter has received so far.The letter, which has not been reported on previously, is being organized amid Salesforce’s annual leadership…

Twenty-five years ago, Jay Bavisi founded EC-Council in the aftermath of 9/11 with a straightforward premise: if attackers understand systems deeply, defenders need to understand them just as well. That idea led to Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), which went on to become one of the most widely recognized credentials in cybersecurity. Bavisi thinks we’re at a similar inflection point again—this time with AI. The technology is moving fast. The workforce isn’t. And just like the early days of software development, most of the attention is on what AI can do, not on how to deploy it safely, responsibly, or at…

Instead of reinventing the wheel, Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is doubling down on the basics Eateries have had a tough couple of years. In 2024, Singapore saw its highest number of F&B business closures in 20 years, with over 3,000 establishments shutting their doors. 2025 witnessed a similar trend, with the Ministry of Trade and Industry reporting that 2,431 businesses closed in the first 10 months of the year.  Apart from local operators, international chains have also shrunk and even succumbed to this rapid pace of closures, with the likes of US’ Eggslut, England’s PizzaExpress and…

Shares of the cloud content delivery network CloudFlare Inc. jumped more than 14% in extended trading on the back of a solid top- and bottom-line beat and strong revenue guidance for the current quarter and full year. The connectivity cloud company reported fourth-quarter earnings before certain costs such as stock compensation of 28 cents per share, just edging past the analyst consensus estimate of 27 cents. Revenue shot up 34%, to $614.5 million, well ahead of the Street’s target of $591.3 million. The strong results meant Cloudflare delivered a narrower loss overall. It reported a net loss of $12.1 million…