Artificial intelligence (AI) can recognize common mental disorders just as effectively as – and sometimes better than – traditional diagnostic tools. According to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, a generative AI assistant was also perceived by patients as highly empathetic and supportive. The study was conducted by researchers from Sweden, Norway, Italy, and Poland, and could significantly improve the field of mental health diagnostics.

An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher examined the development of disability identity in Japan’s disability community.

YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat – they’re just a few of the banned social media sites for Australian teenagers under 16. But while the push to protect young people from too much screen time continues, a major Adelaide University study shows that a balanced approach to social media might not be so bad.

New research from the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder highlights the altruistic acts of youth during the pandemic and suggests that their experiences may have prepared them to respond to future disasters with greater empathy and resilience.

In the spring ants are once again hard at work. Beyond their everyday presence, ants are also key model organisms in cutting-edge evolutionary genetics research, helping scientists understand how social behavior and cooperation evolve.