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Why should robots understand the reason for performing tasks? Machines need to understand motive the way humans do, and not just perform tasks blindly, without context
New antimicrobial coating could be key in fight against hospital-acquired infections Scientists have created an antimicrobial coating for steel surfaces which has proven to rapidly kill bacteria
Birmingham Perspective Peaky Blinders: a gritty brand for Birmingham? "As the fifth series commences, it seems Birmingham can only continue to capitalise on the uniquely Peaky brand that mythologises an era of the city’s history" Join the conversation
Research shows that take up of Shared Parental Leave is increasing Our researchers have found that individual claimants for Shared Parental Leave has increased
Removing cancer's protective barrier could boost immunotherapy treatments Scientists have found a way to pull down the protective wall that surrounds tumours, potentially exposing them to treatments
September 16 'Cubists and Tubists': The Golden Age of Poster Design Dr Emma West returns to Winterbourne to give an enthusiastic and highly-illustrated talk about posters from 1910-1940
Unfiltered: Is democracy better in theory than in practice? At a time when some are beginning to question the value of democracy in the West, do the strengths of the system still outweigh its weaknesses?
Hidden chemistry in flowers kills cancer cells Researchers extract anti-cancer compounds from a common flowering plant
WhatsApp both strengthens and undermines Nigerian democracy A UK-Nigeria report underlines the ways in which the app promotes the spread of 'fake news' whilst strengthening accountability and inclusion
Global South hypertension sufferers are missing treatment Healthcare in low- and middle-income countries is poorly prepared for increasing numbers of people with high blood pressure, with two-thirds going without treatment.