Taste of the future: robot chef learns to ‘taste as you go’
A robot ‘chef’ has been trained to taste food at different stages of the chewing process to assess whether it’s sufficiently seasoned.
May 4, 2022 • ~7 min
Research exposes long-term failure of Russian propaganda in Ukraine’s Donbas region
A study of the Russian propaganda that flooded Donbas for years reveals a failure to build pro-Russian “in-group” identities in region, despite Putin’s claims
May 3, 2022 • ~7 min
Cognitive impairment from severe COVID-19 equivalent to 20 years of ageing, study finds
Cognitive impairment as a result of severe COVID-19 is similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age and is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points,
May 3, 2022 • ~7 min
Existing infrastructure will be unable to support demand for high-speed internet
Researchers have shown that the UK’s existing copper network cables can support faster internet speeds, but only to a limit. They say additional investment is
April 26, 2022 • ~6 min
Improved approach to the ‘Travelling Salesperson Problem’ could improve logistics and transport sectors
A new approach to solving the Travelling Salesperson Problem – one of the most difficult questions in computer science – significantly outperforms current
April 26, 2022 • ~6 min
Remote working is a ‘mixed bag’ for employee wellbeing and productivity, study finds
Adapting remote and hybrid work policies to employees’ specific work-life situations can result in increased well-being and productivity, but many employees
April 22, 2022 • ~4 min
Largest study of whole genome sequencing data reveals new clues to causes of cancer
DNA analysis of thousands of tumours from NHS patients has found a ‘treasure trove’ of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a
April 21, 2022 • ~4 min
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