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

Find the joke here. A couple of biologists had twins. They named one Jessica and the other Control. Explanation: Scientists must always use a control group or condition — which they don't ...

Scientists have often shied away from using a light-hearted approach on the grounds that incorporating jokes during scientific communication might undermine their authority or the credibility of ...

A new study finds that using humour to communicate about topics like AI increases a scientist's likeability and credibility.

However, there is a limit, and innocent jokes can cause harm. In my opinion, any science joke that extends into the public realm is dangerous territory. When it comes to science communication, small ...

As Prof Stephen Hawking's Reith Lecture on black holes approaches, we invite you to enjoy some top science japes. [WARNING: You don’t need to be a scientist to understand these but you might ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Astrophysicist and StarTalk Radio host Neil deGrasse Tyson told us his best science jokes when he came by to tape "Innovators," a collaboration between StarTalk ...

Politicians learned this lesson a long time ago: a well-placed joke is a valuable tool for capturing public attention and building trust. Scientists, however, are much more reluctant to use humor ...