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Mental health service criticised for experiment with AI chatbot

The free mental health service Koko experimented with using an AI chatbot to help respond to people seeking support. The test has drawn criticism as being unethical and lacking transparency

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XBB.1.5: What we know so far about the latest omicron subvariant

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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How to take control of your self-narrative for a better, happier life

Mind

How to take control of your self-narrative for a better, happier life

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Wildcat review: Come for cute animals, stay for nuanced psychology

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Wildcat review: Come for cute animals, stay for nuanced psychology

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Drinking more alcohol after a traumatic event may increase PTSD risk

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This was a terrible year for me, but spending time in nature helped

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Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

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Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

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Your gut bacteria may influence how motivated you are to exercise

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Sperm-blocking vaginal gel could be a reliable contraceptive method

A gel that has prevented almost all of 1 billion sperm getting past the cervix in sheep could become an alternative to hormonal birth control methods but without the side effects

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Vaccine to prevent UTIs could be taken as a dissolving tablet

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Acid produced by the brain could drive disease-related psychosis

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We now know why some poos float and others sink

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Probiotic coated in nanoparticles may ease inflammatory bowel disease

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