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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?

Here at cubed we keep you up to date with the science that’s shaping our society and bringing a new dimension to everyday life. We give you the latest innovations in fashion and music, design and digital, film and life, to bring you the products and ideas that will change our world - prepare to be cubed...

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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.

Thyme © Robyn Mackenzie - iStockphoto

Thyme heals

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

Ballet © TinaFields - iStockphoto

Head for film

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

Molecular Colors © Andrew Ostrovsky - iStockphoto

Addictive TV

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

planaria Dugesia species © Nancy Nehring - iStockphoto

Dark Matter

Studying how flatworms can regenerate can unlock some molecular mysteries.

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