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Automatic Research System Just Astute Octopus In Jar

The Ubaric Techo-Union (UTU) have confirmed this Friday that their new ‘Automatic Research System’ is in fact just a very astute octopus in a jar, which when given a selection of screens with hypothetical technologies, shrewdly points with its tentacles as to which one the space-nation should pick to develop next. The UTU report the octopus’ success with sports fixtures has been “more variable”, however.


Dramatic Rise in Workplace-Related Injuries Following Opening of New Aquatic Deck on Interstellar Assembly

Officials for the Interstellar Assembly have confirmed the number of claims for work-place related injuries has risen dramatically following the inauguration of a new aquatic-deck aboard the space station. In response, officials have pledged to invest in nearly 30 new strategic ‘wet floor’ signs which can float in high-risk areas.


Queue For Area Planet's Singular Corporate Branch Office Enters 128th Day

Reports from Hyperion’s singular branch office of GalBank indicate that queues to reach the three customer service agents on shift has now reached its 128th day, with a number of fatalities recorded. The corporation has apologized, but states it is unable to open or expand branch office facilities due to stringent planet zoning laws.