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Does deep brain stimulation have a future in the treatment of depression?

Science and TechPi ScienceNovember 20, 2023neuroscience, mental health, depression, technology, scienceComment

The Science Behind the Scare: why do we seek out horror entertainment?

The Science Behind the Scare: why do we seek out horror entertainment?

Science and TechAltay ShawNovember 5, 2023Psychology, Horror Films, Fear, EntertainmentComment

A rise in anti-homeless architecture and the designers working against it

A rise in anti-homeless architecture and the designers working against it

Science and TechEllena KapposOctober 27, 2023Homelessness, Shelter, anti-homeless architecture, London Design FestivalComment

The new TikTok trend of 'mouth-taping': does science back the beneficial claim?

Science and TechAltay ShawOctober 23, 2023TikTok, Trends, Gwyneth Paltrow, mouth-taping, BeautyComment

AI language models support schizophrenia diagnosis: What does this mean for the future of psychiatry?

AI language models support schizophrenia diagnosis: What does this mean for the future of psychiatry?

Science and TechMaria WitczakOctober 19, 2023medicine, ResearchComment

New UCL Alzheimers Research Sparks Hope for Future Therapies

Science and TechEleonora AnzaloneOctober 13, 2023UCLComment

The Year in Aliens

The Year in Aliens

Image Courtesy: Mr,W5er 3nee (More Evolved .. ?) (via Flickr)

Science and TechLouis BoundOctober 11, 2023Aliens, USA, Conspiracy, UFOComment

The Hunter, the Gatherer: Exploring the Hidden History of Prehistoric Women

Science and TechEllena KapposOctober 11, 2023Anthropology, Evolution, HumanComment

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: The Epidemic of Student Procrastination

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: The Epidemic of Student Procrastination

Science and TechStaś KaletaSeptember 29, 2023University, Academia, PsyComment

Can Computers Be Conscious?

Opinion, Science and TechConrad KhakhriaJune 4, 2023Artificial Intelligence, Science, Technology Comment

The Psychology of Rejection

The Psychology of Rejection

Science and TechLeila LaiMarch 27, 2023PsychologyComment

The FDA Modernisation Act: Are We Ready to End Animal Testing?

The FDA Modernisation Act: Are We Ready to End Animal Testing?

Science and TechSarah JilaniMarch 18, 2023Comment

AI Job Interviews: a Capitalist's Dream or an Applicant's Nightmare?

AI Job Interviews: a Capitalist's Dream or an Applicant's Nightmare?

Science and TechJihai LiMarch 14, 2023Artificial Intelligence, Capi, worklifeComment

Is Psychopathy an Evolutionary Strategy?

Is Psychopathy an Evolutionary Strategy?

Science and TechSophie RogersMarch 9, 2023Comment

The Turkey-Syria Earthquake and the Limits of Science

The Turkey-Syria Earthquake and the Limits of Science

Science and TechDominic SorrellFebruary 20, 2023ScienceComment

Creation Without Emotion: the Controversies of AI Art

Creation Without Emotion: the Controversies of AI Art

Science and TechCathy ChenFebruary 6, 2023 Comments

Curing the Roots of Trauma: MDMA and PTSD

Curing the Roots of Trauma: MDMA and PTSD

Science and TechOlivia LangJanuary 9, 2023 Comment

Gazing Deep Into the Past: What Has the JWST Learned One Year on?

Gazing Deep Into the Past: What Has the JWST Learned One Year on?

Science and TechDominic SorrellDecember 9, 2022

Could Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Stop the Spread of Deadly Diseases?

Could Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Stop the Spread of Deadly Diseases?

Science and TechRadasa SathienkitNovember 25, 2022

Is Climate Change Contagious?

Is Climate Change Contagious?

Science and TechEmma Chapman-BanksNovember 23, 2022