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Science in the news 3: Brain implants, rediscovered mammals and mentally time-travelling rats
From long-lost animals to rodent imagination, here’s a collection of the most exciting stories of science in the news
12 Days of Christmas: 11 pipers replaced by new pipe robots
To celebrate the 11th day of Christmas, find out how Joey, a small robot, could one day revolutionise pipe inspection
12 Days of Christmas: Ten Springtails A-Leaping
How one tiny flea-like invertebrate, and its robot twin, is advancing our understanding of aerodynamics
Manchester students build affordable robotic hand
A team of University of Manchester engineering students have used 3D printing to manufacture a new low-cost robotic prosthetic hand prototype
Micro-robots: flying bees and jumping spiders
Dr Mostafa Nabawy of the University of Manchester turns science-fiction to science fact in presenting his work on robot spiders and bees
Robots take over Manchester
An exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry
£17.3m awarded for robotics research in UK universities
Government announces pledge to fund research into robotics at UK universities, including the University of Manchester, as part of their Digital Strategy
Manchester Science Festival 2017 announces first headliner
The unique ‘Robots’ exhibition, showcasing the 500-year evolution of robots, is to headline the annual science festival held at Manchester’s Museum of Science & Industry