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50 Of The Cleverest Science Memes That Perfectly Blend Humor With Knowledge
Many of you sitting behind your screens have long forgotten what it's like to fall asleep in a science class only to be awakened by a teacher asking you to explain a principle of Newtonian mechanics in front of the whole class.
The truth is, not many of us have given physics, chemistry, or cosmology a chance to actually learn to like them. Equally few have the brain, willpower, or patience to have done so. Luckily, there are no science tests anymore and we can finally sit back, relax and enjoy the most entertaining part of it.
The Facebook group titled “The Lighter Side Of Science” is a perfect source of it, sharing anything “from bizarre science discoveries and experiments to weird and unusual creatures, scientific studies, theories and much more.”
Boasting 691.3K members, the community is growing strong as it joins people who share the fascination with science into one bunch of a family. Scroll down for the most interesting posts shared on the group!
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You know Im be perfectly fine with this description I just would like to know what wrote this down?
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This is based on what aliens would think about humans. These are journal entries from aliens.
This is a nice way to look at humans. Still don’t like most of em though
I have this mental picture of a baby in a way-too-big diaper toddling to the end of the yard and coming back holding a rock with the biggest smile you can imagine.
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This alien is way too positive. Other aliens are gonna show up and be like, "Why're those humans killing those humans for rocks? This isn't what the pamphlet led me to believe at all! Our vacation is ruined!"
Makes a nice change from "the more I know of people the more I love cats" (no hate on cats btw)
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This honestly made me completely reevaluate how I see the human race a little bit.
I don't like all humans, some are just too annoying, but that made me smile :)
And sometimes when a human wants to let another know that they appreciate them they will give shiny things to them to decorate themselves with!
Nesting in fluffy bedding? So true, and some humans can't wait until dark!! :D
Oddly enough, my faith in humanity grew three sizes upon reading this list.
Ah, that would be me... My husband says that if Frank Whittle had grown up with me he'd have invented the jet engine a lot sooner
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"Alien David Attenborough doing a documentary for the Cosmic Geographic"
My ancestors didn't wear sunscreen and didn't get cancer. They died from a simple blister getting infected at 32.
I literally did No# 1 on the list yesterday- I have chronic pain and when I trip over my own foot even slightly, I automatically say "ouch" even though it's (usually) not painful! Lol
LMAO at "the three P's'": pickles, Pop-Tarts, popsicles. Take THAT, Jonathan from Colonial Penn!
If you like reading this then the movie Fantastic Planet (La Planète sauvage) from René Laloux is worth watching
Oh, my goodness. I'd forgotten that movie. The last time I saw it, I was in a highly altered state. I guess I need to watch it again unaltered.
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"... and have found rocks" - hoo boy. Although if the alien overlords find us cute... it could help our survivability!
this is so weird, because im a human, but it sounds like someone is selling me a pet.
When I began reading this, I read the first line as, "Humans are deplorable." I was confused as I continued to read and had to go back. There must be something wrong with me. 😳
Note to self: OH wait, I have 4 and they are very expensive.
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I can't count how many times I've done the "ow" thing. SMH Knowing well and good it didn't hurt.
Isn't anyone going to say how there are more than 24 negative sides abt humans?
I think this reads as a fairly good case as to why humans are actually birds
1. The hurt is real. 3. The human race is trying to get back to it's roots. Like most animals.
I read this years ago and STILL say that last one to myself and others, just because it makes me smile. “So far, they’ve made it to the end of the yard and found rocks.” A truer thing has not been said of us! ❤️😂❤️
We also raise animals just to slaughter and force them to eat a certain diet to taste better. Then we steal cows milk from their children after forcing them to get pregnant for our benefit, and give their babies fake formula, ruining the child/mother bonding experience. Also, we make nuclear weapons, drain the earth of its vital chemicals, and pollute both the air and earth. We make creatures go extinct, deforest so much land just to build our fancy cities and buildings, all without caring about the impact on other creatures habitats. Yeah, we're definitely "cute". We're the most selfish, self-centered species of all.
You really just had to go and ruin a cute thing. I bet you're fun at parties.
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This feels like it was written by an alien sent to examine humans and how we work.
What separates a prejudice or an assumption from a scientific fact is the hard evidence. Scientific evidence is evidence that serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis, although scientists also use evidence in other ways, such as when applying theories to practical problems.
Scientific evidence is information gathered from scientific research, which takes a lot of time (and patience!) to conduct. But there are a few things that all this research needs to have in common to make it possible for decision-makers, and ultimately all of us, to accept it as “evidence”.There are some criteria we want scientific evidence to fit into. First, it has to be objective and unbiased, which may be a hard thing to do keeping in mind that the majority of researchers constantly apply for funds.
According to Manu Saunders, a researcher and PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University, mostly, funds are distributed fairly. “But if an organization funds a research project that will benefit them financially, then we cannot accept the findings as 'evidence' unless different researchers (from unrelated organizations) come to the same conclusions through their own independent research.”
Moreover, since scientific evidence relies on data, it’s vital for researchers to ensure that the data they collect is representative of the “true” situation. Saunders argues that it means researchers have to use proven or appropriate ways of collecting and analyzing the data and ensuring the research is conducted ethically and safely.
Wow someone has actually done this. Are we sure they aren’t super villains?
Peer review and professional consensus is the most crucial step since it turns research into the “evidence” that we all talk about and rely on. “The researcher has to present their data, results and conclusions in the form of a scientific report or paper. This must be reviewed by their scientific peers – only they are qualified to assess the validity of the methods and the accuracy of the conclusions the researcher has drawn from the results,” Saunders explains.
It’s also very important to note that most scientific facts reach us though media and press, politics and opinion makers. Oftentimes, we don’t have the opportunity, time nor want to spend effort checking facts for ourselves.
Saunders argues that it’s a good idea to check if “scientific evidence” backs up its case by asking a couple of questions: “Who funded the research and why? How much evidence is there and how was it gathered? Was the sample size or location representative of the 'real' situation?”
Yes in the dark recesses of her mind she’ll always remember that grown man who was sobbing on the floor in a dinosaur costume
German engagement ring from the 16th century; It was designed to turn into small astronomical map with a sentence: "The whole universe is in your hands."
It’s not an engagement ring, though. It’s an astronomy tool. It’s an armillary sphere. And it’s a replica that is quite widely available for sale. There are some in museums, from as far back as the 16th century, but most have biblical Latin phrases written on them. They were a status symbol, worn by men to indicate how knowledgeable they were. But you CAN buy one. Either a less expensive sterling silver model or an expensive solid gold model. Just search for “armillary sphere rings.”
Yes, Curiosity and Perseverance really do matter since they are on Mars! 😂
And then there's Bonnie Tyler 🙂 .. quick edit to say how proud I am of you all for the comments, you made my day :D
Where's the photo of the guy taking the photo of the guy taking the photo?
It doesn't need physical contact to influence and preys on ones desires. Sam's desires were enirely wholesome. He wanted to help Frodo to get rid of the thing. He didn't want to do the deed himself, he wanted to help, so he could give up the ring voluntarily after carrying it. (Simplyfied explanation!)
Also from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. There are several of these cheeseburgers hidden among the exhibits.
I seem to have lost the caption, but instead of revealing what it was I’ll make it a fun competition: bring it on, pandas!
Wrong article buddy - I don't even know what it article it would go on either-
Note: this post originally had 124 images. It’s been shortened to the top 58 images based on user votes.
Oh, so Australia became the new America when they lost old one. Huh. Never thought about it that way.
Yes I remember being a kid in the 70’s and we didn’t know sunscreen was a thing. Only occasionally got a good burn. As a teen we put baby oil on to tan and I’m whitey white Canadian of Scottish/English ancestry. Now I have to be careful what time of the day I’m outside and be as covered up as possible. I was out boating/kayaking the other day and I put on layers of sunscreen.
Yeah, we still have an ozone layer. The hole was predicted by scientists due to the cold temperatures preventing ozone formation. As soon as they found R-12 refrigerant, the environmentalists quickly jumped to ban that substance (coincidentally the patent was up, too) and blame the hole on hairspray and air conditioners. Total nonsense. Sun exposure combined with a healthy diet PREVENTS deadly melanoma along with a slew of other cancers and diseases that plague first world office dwellers.
Some of these are great, but wow there's a lot that have nothing to do with science memes.
Oh, so Australia became the new America when they lost old one. Huh. Never thought about it that way.
Yes I remember being a kid in the 70’s and we didn’t know sunscreen was a thing. Only occasionally got a good burn. As a teen we put baby oil on to tan and I’m whitey white Canadian of Scottish/English ancestry. Now I have to be careful what time of the day I’m outside and be as covered up as possible. I was out boating/kayaking the other day and I put on layers of sunscreen.
Yeah, we still have an ozone layer. The hole was predicted by scientists due to the cold temperatures preventing ozone formation. As soon as they found R-12 refrigerant, the environmentalists quickly jumped to ban that substance (coincidentally the patent was up, too) and blame the hole on hairspray and air conditioners. Total nonsense. Sun exposure combined with a healthy diet PREVENTS deadly melanoma along with a slew of other cancers and diseases that plague first world office dwellers.
Some of these are great, but wow there's a lot that have nothing to do with science memes.
