Enigma Deviations

AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference

As more people turn to chatbots for support, new research is exploring a potential role for AI in spotting early signs of depression.

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

Graham Platner’s Senate campaign has imploded amid credible accusations of rape. A Maine political scientist looks at what happened and how the populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.

Was This Fossil Creature the First Right-Hander Ever?

A half a billion years ago, this organism preferred to bend to the right The post Was This Fossil Creature the First Right-Hander Ever? appeared first on Nautilus.

If You Want Animals to Understand You, Speak Slowly

A new study suggests almost all animal communication shares a common, slow rhythm The post If You Want Animals to Understand You, Speak Slowly appeared first on Nautilus.

The tiny cell that broke a big rule of biology

How to offset your brain

From confirmation bias to loss aversion, everyone suffers from cognitive biases. Skilfully targeted mindfulness can help- by Stephanie DoraisRead on Aeon