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

Elite-level sport will continue to suffer if changes are not made in relation to climate change, a leading Loughborough University academic has said.
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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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Loughborough University awarded its eighth prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education (VIDEO)

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Public health expert calls for greater action following changes to sugar tax: “Today’s move is an opportunity to begin transforming the food system so that it promotes health and equity for everyone.”

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EXPERT COMMENT: “Children can spend up to 70% of their time in childcare not moving. Our review shows many opportunities that increase movement and play.”

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One-in-six people in the UK died in poverty last year – new report

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

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New solar-powered Aftrak tractor will increase crop yields sustainably across Africa with new mechanisms

From left to right, Professor Alexander Balanov, Professor Sergey Saveliev, and Dr Pavel Borisov, of the Loughborough University Department of Physics. The scientists are part of a team of international researchers that have created a new artificial neuron that can mimic different parts of the brain – which could be the key to more human-like robotics.

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

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New partnership to look at microneedle technologies for rapid wound infection detection and treatment

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

The ‘illusion’ of social AI – new research

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

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

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

"The introduction of fuel duty to electric vehicles will inevitably slow down their diffusion through the car fleet” warns transport expert.

Loughborough’s Hughes set for Great Britain Deaflympics bow (VIDEO)