Science jokes for the win! Many people think the most exciting phrase in science is “Eureka!” But when I was in school, my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andréa Morris reports on emergent intelligence in diverse systems. If you can't decide what you love more–science, technology or ...

When it comes to science and scientists, how information is presented can be the difference between learning or ignoring. A new study by the University of Georgia says one thing that can help make ...

Humor has never found a place in science communication. Scientists have often shied away from using a light-hearted approach on the grounds that incorporating jokes during scientific communication ...

We love a good joke. And if it’s nerdy, too? Well, that’s just the cherry on top, isn’t it? Content that makes you think a bit to get a laugh has a lot of fans online. Not only is it witty but it also ...

There's nothing like a well-timed joke to set the mood. Jokes can help ease tension in a conversation, make people feel more comfortable and engaged, and can even make you seem more trustworthy. Humor ...

Researchers have found that students appreciate when instructors tell jokes in science class, but that female and male students differ in what topics they find funny or offensive. There's nothing like ...

The precarious state of Earth's climate is getting harder to ignore. The seemingly constant influx of bad news has contributed to new forms anxiety and depression, and even coined new terms like ...

The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland is holding "Science is a Drag," where attendees can celebrate the fusion of science, humor and drag on Friday. Drag superstar VERA is hosting the event ...

PAUL: Welcome to Brainwaves, a new podcast about big ideas, produced at the University of Colorado Boulder. Today... [LAUGHTER] what is funny? How is it that you can tell a joke that kills in one ...

If you were cloned, would the clone have the same sense of humor as you? It sure would be a time-saver if it did. Imagine how much more productive you’d be if you had someone else to laugh at your own ...

How humor works is a serious study for CU Boulder's Peter McGraw. As director of the Humor Research Lab, McGraw is exploring what makes a good joke, and what falls flat. His team have developed a ...