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

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. George Carlin John Atashian/Getty Images The funniest thing about studying the science of humor is that you’re essentially ...

From stand-up comedians sneaking facts into punchlines to astronauts sharing funny moments in orbit, humor is becoming a powerful way to connect people with science. Space jokes, memes, and playful ...

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 ...

When most Americans imagine subjects worthy of thorough scholarly research, topics like significant global problems and enduring historical mysteries come to mind. The origins and implications of a ...

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 ...