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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Edinburgh University's skull room' highlights its complicated history with racist science

Hundreds of skulls are neatly and closely placed, cheekbone to cheekbone, in tall, mahogany-framed glass cabinets. Most carry faded, peeling labels, some bear painted catalogue numbers; one has gold teeth; and the occasional one still carries its skin tissue.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Edinburgh University had outsized' role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds

The inquiry found that Edinburgh became a haven for professors who developed theories of white supremacism in the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a pivotal role in discredited racial pseudo-sciences.
Education
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

University returns centuries-old skulls to Japan: They are pleased to return home'

The University of Edinburgh has returned indigenous Ainu remains to their descendants in a ceremonial repatriation, honoring their cultural heritage.
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground for AI machines

The AI-powered robot can interact with its surroundings in more human-like ways, transforming its ability to perform tasks traditionally done by people.
Artificial intelligence
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