Why scientists can't get a laugh
By Connie Loizos
Published on March 20, 2026.
A survey has found that only half of the 500 science conference presentations received a positive response, with only 9% of attempts at humor landing at a high level. The study also found that technical issues were the most prevalent. The research was conducted on behalf of the author.
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