Modern antidepressants may reduce risk of depressive relapse for patients with bipolar disorder
A recent study suggests that treatment with modern antidepressants may help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into a depressive episode.
Over £14 million funding to innovative farming solutions to make 'net zero UK agriculture' a reality
The UK government has announced the third round of competition to develop innovative farming solutions for the UK agriculture sector.
Brain waves are directly linked to memory, a new study suggests
According to a study from the University of Arizona, remembering events can trigger brain rhythms more than people are experiencing an actual event.
The different ways that men and women dealt with levels of stress during COVID
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Half of the population will have a mental health disorder at the age of 75
In a study analysing 150,000 people in 29 countries, researchers found that half of the world's population will have a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
New machine-learning satellite model can change how we gather data in space
University of Oxford's team trains a machine learning model on a satellite, enabling real-time monitoring and decision-making for remote-sensing satellites.
How physical activity can benefit your child's learning and well-being at school
According to a study from Finland, adolescents who engage in leisure-based physical activity perform much better at secondary school than inactive students.
Should smartphones be banned in secondary schools?
UNESCO has revealed that there is a "negative link" between smartphones and educational performance, with research findings also suggesting that more than nine out of 10 teenagers in the UK use social media.
Denmark looking at legal means to ban burning of Quran
The Danish government may be looking at some legal means to ban protests that involve burning copies of the Quran.
Does the key to a healthy mind lie in pretending to be an art thief?
A fascinating study from Duke University suggests that the act of playing as an art thief can improve the mind by heightening one's curiosity.
School pupils more likely to be excluded if they have a history of social care
According to a UCL study, English secondary school pupils who have a history of receiving social care or educational needs are more likely to be excluded.
'Era of global boiling is here,' claims UN chief as high temperatures scorch earth
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, has time and again warned the world of the catastrophic consequences of global warming.
Meta earnings beat market expectations as ads revive
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings, powered by a reviving digital ad business.
Tech giants form AI group focused on ensuring safety
Four US leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) announced Wednesday the formation of an industry group devoted to addressing risks that cutting edge versions of the technology may pose.
Losing a parent before you turn 21 can lead to mental illness, study suggests
A new study suggests that experiencing the premature death of a parent before the age of 21 can lead to poor mental health in adulthood.
Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer
With the support of AI detection, there will be improvements in the accuracy of medical diagnostics as well as earlier breast cancer detection.
More than 50 pilot whales die in mass stranding in Western Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after a mass stranding on a beach in Western Australia on Tuesday as authorities rushed to save the other stranded whales.
Florida ocean temperature topped 100F, setting potential record
Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs.
AI and neuromodulation show promise in revolutionizing sleep disorder treatments
A project integrating artificial intelligence and neuromodulation aims to build wireless systems-on-chips that can aid in sleep disorder treatments.
Government's climate policies must be implemented 'proportionately and pragmatically' – Sunak
The current government climate strategy outlines policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
People living with dementia pay 1.4 million yearly visits to the emergency room for healthcare
People living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia pay over 1 million visits to receive emergency care, according to a new study.
Parents' mental health linked to an increased risk of premature births
The results of a new study suggest that babies are more likely to be born prematurely if the parents have had a psychiatric diagnosis.
Gender-based violence against women may potentially lead to altered stress response systems
A recent study suggests that the stress from gender-based violence may negatively impact women's mental health and their ability to detect dangerous situations.
UK Space Agency unveils Space Exploration Technology Roadmap to propel the nation's space sector
UK Space Agency unveils a 10-year Space Exploration Technology Roadmap to strengthen collaboration with international partners, boost commercialization, and advance space capabilities.
Do changes in the immune systems of pregnant women lead to motherly behaviour?
New research suggests that immune system changes, that protect the foetus in pregnant bodies, appear to extend to the brain, thus promoting maternal behaviour.
Heatwaves pose risk to food security of entire planet, warn scientists
Climate change is causing record-setting temperatures to become more frequent. It has become the biggest threat to the survival of humanity.
Vegan diet has a much more positive impact on environment, study finds
A vegan diet causes less damage to the environment than a high-meat diet, claims a study conducted by researchers in the UK.
Meta teams up with Microsoft to unveil its latest AI model Llama 2
Llama is an alternative to pricy proprietary models offered by OpenAI and Google, and it is on par with ChatGPT and Bard.
ChatGPT beats 99% of humans hands down in creativity tests
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Montana used a popular test of creativity called TTCT (Torrance Test of Creativity).
ChatGPT's healthcare responses indistinguishable from humans, new study finds
NYU study reveals ChatGPT's healthcare responses resemble that of humans, a potential ally for providers, with caution and research being needed and required for clinical roles.