Authoritative, intelligent, responsible, serious—if you were asked to describe the general figure of a scientist, you would probably use adjectives like these. However, "funny" would likely not be the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to science and scientists, how information is presented can be the difference between learning or ignoring. A new ...

There's nothing like a well-timed joke to set the mood. Jokes can help ease tension in a conversation, make people feel more ...

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 when ...

Memes and humor are great ways to find common ground with complete strangers. Add an educational and scientific twist to the ...

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new study that found when researchers use humor in their communication -- particularly online -- ...

Humor's growing role: A 2025 study found that appropriate humor can make scientists more likable and relatable without reducing credibility. Podcasts lead trend: Shows like StarTalk Radio and Probably ...

Why do we laugh? It might feel simple, but laughter is actually a full-body experience—one powered by complex neural circuits and ancient social instincts. And, it turns out, it can even be good for ...

Professor Peter McGraw and writer Joel Warner have teamed up to explore the science of humor on a global expedition. The Humor Code chronicles their adventures, scientific experiments and ...

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 ...

One sunny afternoon in San Diego, three-year-old Aisha played outside while her father sat nearby. Her father wasn’t paying much attention to her, so Aisha took a toy and waved it at him. When he didn ...