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 ...

A new comedic play and a 20-year neurology study explore what we can do to prevent dementia and cognitive decline.

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 -- ...

The lobby of Space Center Houston features a display highlighting Hank Green’s live appearance. "Everything you see is actually me," Green said. "But you don't see all of me. There were times when I ...

The emergence of humor is a welcome but unusual element in current national politics. It humanizes the candidates who embrace it and diminishes those who reject it. I don’t know how to explain its ...

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 ...

Humor doesn’t just sell—it sells well, and that’s no joke. There are any number of stats to validate it. Research from Oracle indicates that 90% of consumers are more likely to recall a product or ...