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  • University of Glasgow's Dr Alasdair Clark co-authored the paper on the bimetallic nanoplasmonic tongue, which could soon be used in the battle against alcohol counterfeiters
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    Scottish artificial tongue can tell a dram from a sham
    A tiny artificial tongue which can identify individual whiskies by taste has been invented by a team of Scottish engineers . The device could mean big things for drink makers wanting to ensure a consistent product, and protect their precious brands from counterfeiters at the same time.