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What can we learn from cats' whiskers?
Sensory neuroscientist Dr Robyn Grant from Manchester Metropolitan University analyses what the sensory abilities of whiskers can teach us. Some scientists are hoping the structure of whiskers can inspire robots that work well at night.
(Image: Tabby cat close up. Credit: Getty Images.)
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