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Sci Policy news — August 16, 2026

Publications tagged with Sci Policy published on August 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldMiddle EastSci Policy

    Spain Reiterates Commitment to Human Rights in Afghanistan

    Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its commitment to 'freedom and human rights' in Afghanistan, marking five years since the Taliban's return to power. The ministry stated that diplomatic normalization cannot occur without respect for human dignity, highlighting the ongoing discrimination faced by Afghan women and girls, and the severe humanitarian crisis affecting the Afghan people.
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  2. SocietySci PolicyEarthHealthcare

    Chinese AI Predicts Depression Risk Up to Four Years in Advance

    Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict the risk of developing depression up to four years in advance. The model, created by researchers at Shenzhen University, analyzes MRI data, blood tests, questionnaires, and brain responses to emotional facial expressions. It found that adolescents who have difficulty distinguishing emotions and often perceive faces as hostile are more likely to experience depression and anxiety symptoms in the future.
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