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AI-induced psychosis: when humans and machines hallucinate together
Lucy Osler discusses the dangers of digital companions as many are turning to chatbots to think through problems, and explore beliefs and feelings
November 18, 2025
Knowledge is power: why good data helps keep children safe
On the European Day on the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, Lorna Muscat highlights the crucial importance of data
November 18, 2025
Nasal irrigation: an ancient practice to fight the common cold
Backed by studies, Mary J. Scourboutakos explains how nasal saline irrigation helps with upper respiratory viruses, allergies and chronic congestion
November 17, 2025
Seven albums to listen to during a break-up
Charlotte Curran lists a comprehensive collection of songs that relate to heartbreak, from Lily Allen to Marvin Gaye
November 16, 2025
Is it dangerous to catch a cold… or was Jane Austen just being dramatic?
All of the writer's novels contain references to physical condition, ailments or advice on well-being, notes Ana Fernandez Mosquera
November 15, 2025
Mental arithmetic in our daily lives
Alexander Farrugia relates the story of a family trip to a supermarket to show how mental sums, which children learn at school, can make life easier
November 15, 2025
Booker prize winner is a deeply affecting novel about masculinity
Tory Young writes about the Hungarian-British author David Szalay's novel 'Flesh'
November 14, 2025
The carnivore diet: what does it involve?
As the diet’s popularity surges online, Arnika Suska weighs its potential benefits and drawbacks
November 14, 2025
‘Il-Malti’: A 100-year-old backbone of standard Maltese
A 100th birthday is always a valid reason for celebration. On this occasion, Daniel Attard celebrates 'Il-Malti', one of the oldest Maltese-language periodicals
November 13, 2025
Children’s Booker Prize: Here are five titles to get kids excited
Experts celebrate the recent announcement of the prize with a list of translated works for children from the last five years
November 13, 2025