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?
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Gamer: Modern Video Games Have Lost Balanced Difficulty
A frustrated UK gamer argues that developers have lost the skill of creating a smooth difficulty curve, citing Hollow Knight: Silksong, Dark Souls, and others. They call for a sensible middle ground and better difficulty options.
Becky Barnicoat's 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts
Cartoonist Becky Barnicoat predicts the festive season's most overused tropes in her 2025 Christmas Cliche Charts. Discover the satire that defines modern holiday culture.
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree's Funny X Account
London's iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree now has a witty X account, delighting followers with festive jokes. Discover the story behind this quirky tradition and its 2025 switch-on date.
How waking up in the dark harms your health
A doctor explains the surprising effects of rising before sunrise, from mood and sleep disruption to immune function. Discover why morning light is so crucial.
Reader's Plea: A Resident Evil Comedy Game
A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.
Nuclear Winter Cartoon Reflects Contemporary Fears
Becky Barnicoat's latest Guardian cartoon explores preparing for nuclear winter with dark humour. Discover how art captures our deepest anxieties about global threats.
First Direct Evidence of Dark Matter Discovered
University of Tokyo astrophysicist claims crucial breakthrough in dark matter search through gamma-ray analysis. Could this solve cosmology's greatest mystery?
Guardian's Corrections Column: Hidden Journalism Gem
Discover why readers treasure the Guardian's Corrections column, featuring political humour, real ale wit, and amusing nominative determinism stories from across Britain.
AI doesn't understand puns, UK research finds
New research from UK and Italian universities reveals AI's poor grasp of humour. Discover why large language models struggle with puns and cultural nuance. Read the full study.
Tom Gauld's Cartoon on Librarians vs Booksellers
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld explores the humorous divide between librarians and booksellers in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the subtle battle for literary hearts and minds.
Marital book club battle spans six years
For six years, Guardian columnist Tim Dowling has been the only man in his wife's book club. Now she sees her chance to finally remove him. Discover the hilarious marital standoff over literary insights and fine cheeses.
Dark Green Fund Launches Hit Record Low in UK
Asset managers are pulling back from dark green fund launches as regulatory uncertainty and high costs bite. Discover why sustainable investment faces headwinds.
Dark Thriller Absentia Soars Up Netflix UK Top 10
The intense thriller Absentia, starring Stana Katic, has rocketed into Netflix UK's top 10. Fans praise its gripping storyline but warn some scenes are too dark to watch.
Emmerdale hit with 227 Ofcom complaints
ITV's Emmerdale receives 227 Ofcom complaints as dark plots involving drug dealing, sexual exploitation and modern slavery continue to shock viewers. Read the full story.
Lunch date mix-up leads to all-day cooking marathon
A couple's carefully planned lunch turns into a comedy of errors when guests fail to show. Discover how a simple misunderstanding about meal times led to an entire day in the kitchen.
Cartoon Captures Third Trimester Inelegance
Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon perfectly captures the humorous realities of late pregnancy. Discover the universal truths about the third trimester experience.
Caudalie's 'Magic' Serum £14 Off at LookFantastic
Caudalie's cult-favourite Vinoperfect serum is £14 off at LookFantastic. Shoppers call it 'magic in a bottle' for transforming skin and fading dark spots in days. Shop the deal now.
Malice Review: Duchovny & Whitehall's Dark Comedy
David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall star in Amazon Prime's dark comedy Malice, a gripping tale of revenge and redemption. Stream now for a thrilling watch!
Psychology of difficult video games revealed
Explore why players obsess over punishing games like Demon's Souls and Baby Steps. Discover the psychology behind gaming's toughest challenges and what drives players to overcome them.
EastEnders: Dark Story Reaches Bloody Climax
Walford is set for its most dramatic week yet as a chilling storyline culminates in bloodshed, betrayal, and life-changing consequences for Albert Square's residents.
King Charles jokes about 'dropping dead' amid cancer treatment
The King made a startling quip about his health during a visit to a London cancer treatment centre, displaying remarkable humour amid his own cancer treatment journey.
Universe's Expansion Slowing, Not Accelerating - Nobel Prize
Groundbreaking research overturns decades of scientific consensus, revealing the universe's expansion is decelerating rather than accelerating - a discovery that has earned the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Metro's Daily Cartoon: Guy Venables Delivers Again
Guy Venables returns with another brilliant Metro daily cartoon, offering witty observations on contemporary British life that will have you nodding in agreement.
Corrie's Will Secret Revealed in Early ITVX Release
Coronation Street fans are in for a chilling revelation as Will's dark secret is exposed weeks ahead of schedule in a surprise ITVX release that's sending shockwaves through Weatherfield.
Odyssey: London estate agents' cocaine-fuelled collapse
A chaotic new London thriller plunges into the cocaine-addled world of estate agents, where mental collapse and moral bankruptcy collide in the capital's cut-throat property market.
Social Media Envy Turns Dangerous in New Thriller
A chilling exploration of modern envy and revenge in the Instagram era, where curated perfection hides dangerous obsessions and simmering resentment.
Metro's Daily Cartoon: Guy Venables Delivers London Laughs
Discover the latest witty Metro cartoon by Guy Venables, offering a humorous take on contemporary London life and current affairs in the paper's popular daily feature.
Guy Venables' Latest Metro Cartoon Delivers Laughs
Acclaimed cartoonist Guy Venables returns with another brilliant satirical cartoon in Metro, offering witty commentary on contemporary British society with his signature humour.
Edith Pritchett's Venn Diagrams: Royal to Kitchen Humour
Discover how Guardian cartoonist Edith Pritchett uses clever Venn diagrams to find humour in everything from monarchy controversies to everyday household dilemmas in her latest visual commentary.
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