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Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.
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Fresh vegetables

One in five low-income families face food insecurity - how ‘food clubs’ offer a vital lifeline

Membership-based food clubs offering heavily discounted groceries and wraparound support are a vital tool in tackling food insecurity, according to the UK’s first large-scale independent study.
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Silencing stress signals could pave the way to a longer life, study reveals

Silencing a major cellular stress signal could be the key to a longer life, according to new University of Sheffield research.
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University of Sheffield neurologist spearheads national network to find better treatment for Parkinson’s

A clinician scientist from the University of Sheffield will be leading a national team of experts dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with Parkinson’s Disease