Qualitative methods, plasmids and research proposals don’t seem like the subjects to joke about. For a long time, scholars have avoided humor when talking about science-related topics in fear of ...

The science world is in constant motion. Whether we're talking about sudden breakthroughs or meticulous and consistent efforts with incremental progress, there's always something new to uncover. So ...

The majority of material surrounding scientific topics is still quite stiff and dry—void of any humor. It’s because many believe that joking about science undermines its authority and legitimacy.

A 2025 study has challenged the long-held belief that humor undermines scientific credibility, showing instead that ...