"So, a group of behavioural scientists walk into a bar ..." It sounds like the start of a joke, but in this case, it's not. Some of those people were gathering to perform sketch comedy, and two of ...

When you think about how we negotiate power at work, humour is probably not the tool that first comes to mind. After all, what does a giggle around the kitchenette or a witty quip in the lift have to ...

Gen Z has a sardonic sense of humour. The way they approach serious situations with dark humour is unmatched. Recently, the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which blazed across hundreds of ...

Rod Martin remembers when humour wasn't serious business. In the 1970s, psychologists didn't exactly see humour as a worthwhile topic of study, said Martin, who in July, retired after more than three ...

Humour is a vital component of human socio-affective and cognitive functioning. Recent advances in neuroscience have enabled researchers to explore this human attribute in children and adults. Humour ...

There is a widely held belief that humour is good for your health. The benefits of humour and laughter are linked to every imaginable health outcome. It is claimed that a good old giggle can help ...

It’s often recognised and commented upon that we feel drawn to people who make us laugh. Personal ads and dating profiles even have their own abbreviation for those seeking the quality in their dream ...

Humour is a funny thing. Everyone knows what humour is but no-one knows exactly how it works. This is the reason why I decided to write a PhD on the philosophy of humour. Some may see this as an odd ...

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