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Universe would die before monkey with keyboard writes Shakespeare, study finds
Australian mathematicians call into question the ‘infinite monkey theorem’ in new research on old adage. Mathematicians have called into question the old adage that a monkey typing randomly at a ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
How to Not Die in Silicon Valley
Here’s what Silicon Valley’s moguls are doing to beat death.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Two brothers die in Ballymoney crash
Brothers Des and Sam Holmes were travelling in a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
The delicate task of granting the right to die
MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questionsBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Can Axions Save the Universe?
The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Kamala Harris is slipping in the polls, but not with university professors
A new survey of over 1,000 professors shows that 78% will vote for Harris, and only 8% will vote for Trump, reflecting the lack of political diversity in higher education.Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities
Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'
The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Universities Like Yale Need a Reckoning
We must look in the mirror to know why we have already lost some battles and social respect and part of our democracyTop stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition raises over the next two years. His office spoke to ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
More than 60 die in Spanish floods
Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rainWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia
Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire
The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety.World - The New York Times - November 16 -
Two Bee Gees Drummers Die Within Days
Colin “Smiley” Petersen, the original drummer, and Dennis Bryon, who played during the band’s disco heyday, died within four days of each other.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Google AI chatbot asks user to ‘please die’
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini gave a threatening response to a Michigan college student, telling him to “please die.” The artificial intelligence program and the student, Vidhay Reddy, were engaging ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Universal Monsters Live Again As Epic Universe Reveals Horrifying Dark Universe Animatronics
Five years ago, Universal Orlando announced Epic Universe , a new theme park for the resort that brings together multiple themed lands. One of the worlds you'll be able to visit within the park ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit
The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
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Harris to hold election night event at Howard University
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, plans to spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., according to three people familiar with ...Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Harris to spend election night at Howard University
Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests
After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Swarm of tornadoes slams into Oklahoma City area
An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England
Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Why are university tuition fees going up?
Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
12 students at Maryland university charged in hate crime
A dozen students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were charged with a hate crime on Thursday after allegedly luring a man to an off-campus apartment using social media before assaulting ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
1 killed in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Job cuts 'inevitable' over £30m university deficit
Dundee University has told staff it faces "an extremely challenging period" for the higher education sector.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook
‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for StudentsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned Miss Universe
Victoria Kjær Theilvig, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the competition.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
Most people have accumulated a pile of data on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimesTech - ABC News - October 24 -
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
To Join This Club, a Member Must Die. And You Must Adore Verdi.
Based in Parma, Club dei 27 is so exclusive that it’s given rise to all sorts of myths. But it’s really about venerating the famous opera composer born near the Italian city.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2