I recently had the privilege of presenting a paper at the 2024 conference of the International Society of Humor Studies. It was during that meeting that I had the idea of interviewing leading experts ...

The following is the second of a three-part interview with Drs. Thomas Wilk and Steve Gimbel. For part one, click here. What do you see as the relevant factors in determining if a joke is morally ...

The story of using quantum theory to analyse humor is interesting, in a funny way. The University of British Columbia is trying to “decode the complexity of humor”. The findings from research include ...

The Big Bang Theory, a popular sitcom, gave us a glimpse of the lives of scientists in a humorous yet relatable way ...

How humor works is a serious study for CU Boulder's Peter McGraw. As director of the Humor Research Lab, McGraw is exploring what makes a good joke, and what falls flat. His team have developed a ...

How rampant is nepotism in NFL coaching hires? Bomani Jones found a unique way to put a spin on it last year in Season 1 of his HBO show “Game Theory with Bomani Jones.” Jones presented a cork board ...

Sheldon Cooper's spot on The Big Bang Theory is more than just a seat; it's a symbol of his character's quirks and the show's ...