Why do we laugh? It might feel simple, but laughter is actually a full-body experience—one powered by complex neural circuits ...

To engage audiences and help keep their attention, many public speakers sprinkle their speeches with a little humor. It's a ...

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 ...

Science is one of the most challenging subjects to learn, but that doesn't mean that it can't also be fun! Funny science jokes and puns are the perfect way to dissolve some of the stress and ...

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 ...

Why not laugh while learning a thing or two along the way?

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 ...

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 ...

Listen to Universe of Art on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or your favorite podcasting app. A scientist and a comedian walk into a bar—for an interview about the craft of ...