Can AI offer the empathy and trust of a human mental health professional? The University of Newcastle is testing whether AI chatbots can effectively support users with sensitive mental health and substance use questions, providing a glimpse into the future of scalable mental health support.

University of Florida researchers have unveiled a pioneering AI model that identifies pain in goats by analyzing facial expressions, setting a new standard in animal welfare. This breakthrough promises to improve care for animals and potentially transform pain assessment in human patients who cannot communicate verbally.

Tokyo University of Science researchers have achieved a major advancement in sodium-ion battery technology by using machine learning to optimize performance. With sodium's affordability and availability, this breakthrough offers a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, promising advancements in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics.