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This month we look at an ambitious project from the University of Edinburgh to make robots not only move more like humans, but learn from their experiences like humans too. Is it possible to make a robot that can adapt to a new situation?

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Evi knows what you want

New app can access millions of facts to answer all your questions directly.

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New Adaptive Robots

New robot technology is designed to act like humans in a variety of situations.

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Thyme heals

Microbiology shows how the antibacterial action of herbs can be a cure for acne

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Dance And Parkinson’s Disease

English National Ballet uses the Nutcracker dance to help people with Parkinson’s disease.

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High speed light harvester

Studying energy transfer on extremely short timescales could improve solar energy.

planaria Dugesia species © Nancy Nehring - iStockphoto

Secrets of Regeneration

Studying how flatworms can regenerate can unlock some molecular mysteries.

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