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Scientists create artificial neuron that can mimic different parts of the brain – a major step towards human-like robotics

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Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study

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The ‘illusion’ of social AI – new research

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Loughborough-made battery system promises clean cooking with hydrogen for remote African communities

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A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat

Loughborough University is exploring ideas for a ‘Museum of AI Cultures’ to learn more about how people experience artificial intelligence

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“Over-diagnosis is unlikely to explain the rise in assessment requests for children. A key element is how education and health connect" says SEND expert.

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App uses AI to tackle £72 billion NHS multimorbidity challenge

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“Over-diagnosis is unlikely to explain the rise in assessment requests for children. A key element is how education and health connect" says SEND expert.

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“Magna Carta never guaranteed the right to a jury trial, but could changes to the current system undermine people’s right to a fair trial?”

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EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The future of sport, if changes are not made, is stark’ says leading Loughborough University academic (VIDEO)

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“Removing the two-child benefit cap will ease financial hardship for thousands, but more radical policies are needed to reduce child poverty” warns expert in living standards.

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Andrew Peck

Cyber resilience PhD researcher

Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Lecturer in Performance Analysis and Skill Acquisition

Meilan Yan

Dr Meilan Yan

Associate Professor in Financial Economics

Dr Shirin Dora

Dr Shirin Dora

Lecturer

Read the latest thought leadership pieces our academics and Doctoral Researchers have written for The Conversation.

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A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat

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The UK’s latest compromise on workers’ rights will not fix its labour market problems

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Down Cemetery Road: Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson delight in this light conspiracy thriller

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The Land Sings Back: a gorgeous exhibition of drawings inspired by ecofeminism

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Expert Comment: Sport has to lead the way on climate change

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education

Expert Comment: Increasing movement and play in early childhood

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Experts in sport podcast

Experts in Sport
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Besieged: A podcast about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Experts in Health podcast

Experts in Health

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EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The future of sport, if changes are not made, is stark’ says leading Loughborough University academic (VIDEO)

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Human biology is ill-adapted to modern cities – new study

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Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake, new report warns

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Loughborough-made battery system promises clean cooking with hydrogen for remote African communities

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Loughborough expertise supports launch of fully custom and additively manufactured 3D-printed bike

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App uses AI to tackle £72 billion NHS multimorbidity challenge

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