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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

Robots that can sense and respond to the world like humans may soon be a reality as scientists have created an artificial neuron capable of mimicking different parts of the brain.
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Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit

An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company enables biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use.