Artificial intelligence is playing an ever larger role in the delivery of psychotherapy. An interdisciplinary team of University of Utah researchers has built a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.

Urban green spaces such as parks, gardens, and residential lawns play an essential role in supporting biodiversity, storing carbon, and improving human well-being. However, rapid urbanization is degrading these soils, reducing their fertility and disrupting natural nutrient cycles. A new study reveals that combining biochar and compost can restore soil health, but only under the right conditions, and fungi play a decisive role in determining success.