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Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment

A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?

Student's Trip Saved by Stranger's Dormitory Offer

A student unable to afford a hotel found refuge in a stranger's university dormitory. Discover how this act of kindness highlights community spirit and the cost-of-living crisis for young travellers.

Weekly Tarot Horoscope: December 8-14

Discover your tarot card reading for the week of December 8 to 14, 2025, as Neptune turns direct. Find mystical guidance for your star sign and festive season. Read your full forecast now.

Jane Austen Chat Leads to Marriage for Oxford Couple

Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.

University of Greater Manchester under fraud inquiry

England's higher education regulator launches investigation into the University of Greater Manchester following serious allegations of financial misconduct and bribery. Police are also involved.

Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 is 'Rage Bait'

Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.

Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service

Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.

Weekly Tarot Horoscope: December 1-7 Love Forecast

Discover your weekly tarot reading for love and relationships as Venus moves into Sagittarius and a Full Moon in Gemini brings party energy. Find out what the cards have in store for your zodiac sign.

Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85

Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.

Five Brain Epochs Found, But Ageing Overlooked

New Cambridge University research identifies five distinct brain development stages, yet older readers note the final two epochs receive minimal attention. Read the full analysis.

Neuroscience Pioneer John Garthwaite Dies at 76

Remembering Professor John Garthwaite, the UCL neuroscientist who revolutionised our understanding of brain communication. Discover his groundbreaking nitric oxide research.

Tessa Hadley Reveals Her Literary Influences

Acclaimed author Tessa Hadley shares her reading journey from childhood favourites to discovering Anita Brookner and Tolstoy's timeless wisdom. Discover her literary influences.

Radical Shake-Up Proposed for Rugby Transfers

Former England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips calls for Premiership Rugby to introduce player auctions and university drafts to revolutionise the sport's transfer market and boost engagement.

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