What makes something humorous? A joke is as individual as the person telling it, and the response to said joke, again is as distinct as the person hearing it. Laughter is not always guaranteed, but ...

Have you ever felt like you’re spending your life trying to live up to others’ expectations? Well, you might want to give the funeral theory a read. The “funeral theory” has been trending across ...

When you’re going through a breakup, it’s sometimes comforting to hear a cliché or two — however cheesy they may be. It feels nice when a well-meaning friend reminds you there are “other fish in the ...

Marika Taylor currently receives funding from EPSRC, STFC, UK government deparments and the European Horizon programme. In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the ...

Geno Smith spent six years with the Seattle Seahawks, first as a backup to Russell Wilson and later as the franchise's starting quarterback. He strung together a bevy of accomplishments in his three ...

Scanning the crowd at a fancy soiree may reveal a wide array of neckties, each fastened with a highly complex mathematical object masquerading as fashion. An entire field of mathematics is devoted to ...

The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...

Researchers have developed a new quantum theory of gravity which describes gravity in a way that's compatible with the Standard Model of particle physics, opening the door to an improved understanding ...

At long last, a unified theory combining gravity with the other fundamental forces—electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces—is within reach. Bringing gravity into the fold has been the ...

If you’re seeking words to express the inexpressible, check out these romantic, humorous, and heartfelt love sayings! “Love conquers all.” Now, that’s a love saying we’ve all heard, seen, or maybe ...