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Why are you laughing: The science of humour

While humour is an innate part of being human, dating back to ‘primate laughter’, exactly what makes something funny is still mostly unknown

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Universally Manchester festival: details released for...

Students’ Union will not adopt a BDS policy des...

From Our Correspondent: Almería, ‘The Indalo Ma...

Association Chairs: Bringing practical change and a s...

In conversation with Islamic Society: “Here for ourse...

200 years of the University of Manchester… cele...

Why are we still talking about ‘women who have ...

Stick or twist: Why do students choose to stay in the...

What Game Theory reveals about the science of coopera...

Celebrating 70 years of science at CERN

Why are you laughing: The science of humour

Fallowfield’s 18.35%: Why are students not voting?

“They decided they didn’t want a Nightline any longer...

Spot checks on international students attendance set ...

Victory for MMU as Varsity returns for 2024

FA Cup Semi Final: “Who is everyone talking abo...

The new generation of F1 drivers: Wasted potential?

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Three years at university: What have I learnt?

How do we tackle the student loneliness crisis?

Keeping on top of the news cycle: How to stay up to date as a student

Another tequila bar lands in Manchester, as Casa Pomelo opens its doors in Fr...

The Alchemist Cosmic Supper Club review: Unlocking celestial delights

Brunch at Santé: A slice of sun

Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home

Why is everybody obsessed with minimalism?

How to have a routine when you have so few contact hours

The most iconic closets from TV and Film

Summer’s best defence: The top five sunscreen picks for your skincare

The Fashion x LQBTQ+ Society’s Charity Fashion Show is back!

Three years at university: What have I learnt?

Bleachers live in Manchester: Fan-centric show from t...

The Pleasure Dome present ‘Liminal Space’: A surprisi...

bar italia live in Manchester: An embrace from ‘...

Audible plunges listeners into the depths of George O...

The problem with publishing

Spotify vs Audible: The battle for audiobook dominance

Making Manchester #3: Eleanor Haigh

Horoscopes: Art meets star signs

Making Manchester #2: Laurent Swyngedauw

42 Balloons review: An inspiring musical about dreams...

Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesnR...

Hedda review: A misguided imitation of Ibsen’s ...

Live Review: Caroline Polachek at Albert Hall

Eyes Wide Shut 25 years on: A feast for the eyes, a n...

Mothers’ Instinct review: How far will you go to prot...

My formative film: Sprinkles of Stardust can be seen ...

Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin

The fourth season curse: Why do TV shows get worse af...

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A bittersweet ending: Outer Wilds retrospective

Boys can cry, and girls can game

Hades 2 is bringing sexyback

Eyes Wide Shut 25 years on: A feast for the eyes, a nightmare for the mind

the science of humour Articles

Why are you laughing: The science of humour