Science doesn’t always have to be serious, and these funny memes are here to prove it. From clever puns to lab-inspired laughs, this collection of peer-reviewed humor is just what your inner ...

Ateneo de Manila University researchers have found that using internet memes to teach science can significantly improve learning outcomes for senior high school students. Over 200 Filipino private ...

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A new study found that memes can help Gen Z students who are learning about science, and may improve their attitude toward it. The study, published in the Asian Journal of Biology Education last ...

In a study, memes created by OpenAI's GPT-4o model were, on average, rated funnier, more creative and more shareable than those created by humans.

Online communities of conspiracy theorists find in memes a powerful tool to reinforce their beliefs. A recent study sheds light on how these humorous images serve as a cement for potentially dangerous ...