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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To engage audiences and help keep their attention, many public speakers sprinkle their speeches with a little humor. It's a useful tool, but something that scientists rarely use, according to a report ...

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

Some people absolutely love science, others can’t stand it, and then there are those who fall somewhere in the middle. But if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that science jokes are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The funniest thing about studying the science of humor is that you’re essentially watching a bunch of nerds try to explain a joke. Then people get to watch you, as a writer, awkwardly trying to ...

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 ...