Article created by: Evelina Šiukšterytė

Science is deemed a very serious discipline that is quite incompatible with humor. And rightly so, as it requires composure and concentration to gather data, analyze, interpret, and test it so discoveries and innovations that we live with today can be made. However, sometimes it can be beneficial to combine the two, especially when learning about it so the information doesn’t go in one ear and out the other.

The Facebook group “The Darker Side Of Science” has mastered doing exactly so—blending fun and science. Bored Panda has gathered their best posts in the list below, which is full of “bad experiments, worse scientists, studies you wish to god you could unsee, and much, much more.” Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to upvote the ones you found to be unexpectedly dark.

While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with science comedian Brian Malow, who kindly agreed to tell us the secret to combining comedy with science.

#1

Text meme about science discussing life possibilities on Venus and interest in phosphine, highlighting the darker side of science.

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    #2

    Tweet discussing Curiosity rover’s soil testing equipment singing Happy Birthday on Mars, highlighting science and innovation.

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    #3

    Meme comparing 90s scientists’ achievements to today’s simpler scientific facts in dark science humor.

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    #4

    Tweet showing a humorous science meme referencing Gutenberg’s printing press running out of magenta ink.

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    #5

    Tweet discussing scientific discovery about chlorofluorocarbons and ozone layer repair in a popular science meme.

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    #6

    Meme text about a butterfly expert on PBS and an entomologist scrolling Twitter in a funny science meme.

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    #7

    Man holding a plant with text about plants farming humans, highlighting the darker side of science in a meme format.

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    #8

    Quote from Yosemite forest ranger on the challenge of designing bear-proof garbage bins, highlighting science and humor memes.

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    #9

    Tweet by Garry Gray humorously claiming past life experience as a Pharaoh in 2300 B.C., related to science memes.

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    #10

    Scene from The Matrix with Neo holding a cookie, illustrating a science meme about program-related jokes.

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    #11

    Orange background with black text meme about jellyfish surviving 650 million years, highlighting the darker side of science.

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    #12

    Comic strip with sea turtles humorously discussing the secret to a long life in a science meme about burden-free living.

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    #13

    Platypus facts highlighting unique traits and quirks, showcasing the darker side of science with intriguing animal features.

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    #14

    Tweet by James humorously reflecting on extinction and human invincibility, related to darker side of science memes.

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    #15

    Close-up of a man with long gray hair looking thoughtfully, illustrating a meme about science and uncertainty.

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    #16

    Twitter exchange about donating $100M for carbon capture prize, highlighting memes on the darker side of science.

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    #17

    Two beavers humorously depicted in a cartoon meme about water breaking, illustrating the darker side of science.

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    #18

    Tweet about the challenges of academic writing and referencing in science memes with humor and relatability.

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    #19

    Tweet showing a humorous name tag reading Probably University of Central Lancashire related to science memes.

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    #20

    Child dressed in creative science-themed Transformer costume, showcasing the darker side of science meme concept.

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    #21

    Tweet about thermodynamics humor stating if someone is hotter than you, then you are cooler, highlighting science memes.

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    #22

    Social media posts sharing science jokes about civil engineering, economics, statistics, and geography with meme humor.

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    #24

    Twitter meme about spiders, science humor, and quirky facts, illustrating the darker side of science memes.

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    #25

    Excerpt from a meme about anthropology and women's contributions to science, highlighting the darker side of science.

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    #26

    Tweet about hippos being dangerous yet vegetarian, highlighting a darker side of science with humor and surprising facts.

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    #27

    Comparison of smooth and spiky holly leaves showing the darker side of science in natural plant defense mechanisms.

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    #28

    Sea squirt animals shown as cute surprised blobs in a science meme from darker side of science collection.

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    #29

    Meme showing a man reacting skeptically to the idea of going back to the good old days with a science meme theme.

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    #30

    Meme showing three frying pans resembling planets, highlighting the darker side of science with cosmic humor.

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    #31

    Antarctica scientists discover bizarre creature under ice with unusual appearance in science meme from darker side of science collection.

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    #32

    Fish market vendor smiling while holding salmon and making a meme about the darker side of science and plastic pollution.

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    #33

    Tweet about ghost crabs using stomach teeth to growl, highlighting the darker side of science in a meme format.

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    #34

    Meme text humorously claiming coconuts are mammals due to fur and milk, highlighting the darker side of science memes.

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    #35

    Australian lungfish underwater with meme text highlighting its 109-year lifespan in science meme about commitment.

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    #36

    Person of science meme showing blood cells struggling to pass through a narrowed artery, illustrating darker side of science humor.

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    #38

    Map of northeastern US and Canada with meme text about filling the ocean with land, illustrating the darker side of science humor.

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