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Let’s be honest—complex physics theories and mind-bending math problems can leave most of us staring blankly, wondering what just happened. But one thing most of us can understand is a good meme about them. Somehow, even the most complicated subjects become instantly relatable when they’re turned into a clever joke.

And that’s exactly what we’ve got for you today, pandas. We’ve rounded up a bunch of science and math memes that take these “serious” subjects and give them a fun twist. You might not walk away knowing more about calculus or the laws of motion, but you’ll definitely have a few laughs along the way. So sit back, scroll through, and enjoy the lighter side of science and math!

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    #3

    Moon Landing

    Meme about conspiracy theories with monkey puppet showing awkward reaction, featuring science memes and mitochondria humor.

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    Ugh, do I have to?
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bahaha! "The Earth is flat" "No, we live in the matrix smh"

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    #4

    Just America Things 😂

    Meme comparing Canadian, Australian, and American kids' clothing choices with science memes and mitochondria-level humor.

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    Wyattdafrog
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have lived in Australia my whole life and i promise you it is not as hot as it is made out to be the average temperature of the state i live in (queensland) is only 22-24 degrees celsius.

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    Science and math can be a lot of fun when you see memes about them, but there’s a serious side we can’t ignore. Women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) still face barriers that make it harder to succeed. Globally, women represent only about 35% of STEM graduates, which means a huge pool of talent is being underutilized. While memes let us laugh at formulas and theories, the real world shows that equal access and encouragement in these fields is still very much a challenge. 

    #6

    She Is Not Wrong

    Science meme about opening your heart being a mistake unless you are a cardiothoracic surgeon with mitochondria humor.

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    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The quickest way to a man's heart is through the ribs.

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    Let’s take the tech industry as an example. This is a trillion-dollar field that keeps growing, with forecasts expecting it to expand up to 8% every year for the foreseeable future. Yet women make up less than a third of all IT jobs (just 28.2%) and only 22% of positions in artificial intelligence. That means some of the fastest-growing, most influential industries are still largely male-dominated. Imagine how much innovation and creativity we miss out on when nearly half the population is underrepresented. 

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    #8

    Years Of Academy Training Wasted

    Meme showing Mendeleev frustrated as chemistry teachers make students memorize the periodic table science memes humor

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    #9

    He Is Not Wrong 😁

    A science meme showing a whole orange floating and a peeled orange sinking, with humorous mitochondria-level humor.

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    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a Satsuma orange. There is a layer of air between the skin and flesh which gives buoyancy. But the naked answer is funnier.

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    The gender gap in STEM is particularly concerning because these careers are often called the “jobs of the future.” They drive innovation, economic growth, and social well-being, shaping how societies evolve. Limiting women’s participation doesn’t just impact the individual; it affects entire communities and industries. Diversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a catalyst for progress, creativity, and inclusive development.

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    #12

    Alright

    Bathroom signs labeled with chemical elements Iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn) in a science meme with mitochondria humor.

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    Billy Peters
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an ex-geologist, I approve of this entry.

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    One of the biggest hurdles starts early: social norms, cultural expectations, and gender stereotypes often discourage girls from exploring STEM. From subtle messages in classrooms to outdated ideas about “what girls should do,” many young women are guided away from science and tech before they even get started. It’s not about ability but about confidence, opportunity, and support. Changing the conversation and providing encouragement early on is critical to building a future where women thrive in these fields.

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    #14

    Technology

    Humorous science meme showing an earthquake detection kit with googly eyes, reflecting mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, real funny. Show a 1980s scientist your smartphone and you'd be locked up in a secret government lab the rest of you life for the screen ALONE!

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    #15

    Let's See

    Screenshot of a Twitter conversation highlighting unexpected news with humor and reflecting on science memes and mitochondria humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Poe's Law" - It's not just for breakfast any more.

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    For women of color, the challenges are even more complex. They often face intersecting barriers of racism and sexism, making it harder to gain access, mentorship, and opportunities. These “double hurdles” can feel overwhelming and isolating, creating environments where success requires navigating both systemic bias and cultural stereotypes. Supporting women of color in STEM means not only creating opportunities but also dismantling structural obstacles that hold them back. 

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    #17

    Windows

    Outdoor sign with science meme humor stating astronauts use Linux because you can’t open windows in space, related to mitochondria humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can, but as Daffy Duck said, You can only do it *once*!

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    #18

    Connecting

    Science meme highlighting the contrast between NASA's data reception and losing wifi signal at home with mitochondria-level humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I've said before, what NASA pays for those transmitters and receivers would give you a heart attack if you wanted to install identical capability in your home. And your WiFi likely has a much higher data rate until we get comm lasers into standard use for space probes.

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    Workplace culture can make a huge difference in whether women in STEM thrive or just survive. With fewer women in leadership roles, male-dominated environments can sometimes feel like navigating a maze with invisible walls. Bias, whether subtle or not-so-subtle, can sneak in at every turn, from microaggressions to being underestimated. While male colleagues might get pats on the back, mentorship, and recognition more freely, women often have to prove themselves again and again.

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    #19

    Allergies

    Immune system cartoon character defending against bacteria, viruses, parasites, cancer cells, and a peanut in a science meme.

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    Mrreoww
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t even know what I’m allergic to. Dust maybe? I just randomly get bouts of sneezing, itchy eyes etc. My immune system doesn’t even have a clear object to point its flashlight at.

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    #20

    Blessed 8

    Twitter thread showing a math joke with a formula, relevant to science memes and mitochondria humor.

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    Despite the challenges, there’s plenty of reason to be hopeful. Slowly but surely, STEM fields are starting to change for the better. More programs are popping up that focus on mentorship, scholarships, and outreach to encourage women and girls to follow their curiosity and dive into science, technology, engineering, and math. With consistent support and guidance, women are not just keeping up—they’re thriving, breaking barriers, and showing what’s possible.

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    #22

    Ouch, That Hurts :")

    Meme featuring a robot and man debating animal intelligence with integrals and derivatives in science memes.

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    Pernille
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure my cats can, they look at me like I'm an idiot several times a day.

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    #24

    Physics Is All About Maths

    Cartoon science meme showing a character asking about a mask with math text, reflecting science humor and mitochondria-level humor.

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    Fred
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Biology students complain there's too much chemistry. Chemistry students complain there's too much physics. Physics students .... You see, it all boils down to the purest of the arts.

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    Take Dr. Fei-Fei Li, for instance, who helped advance artificial intelligence and inspires countless young women to explore computer science. Or look at women leading groundbreaking research in renewable energy, robotics, and space exploration, proving that STEM isn’t just a boys’ club. Every breakthrough, every code written, every experiment designed by women paves the way for future generations and shows that passion, talent, and perseverance can overcome any barrier.

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    #25

    Doctor Planning

    Social media post with science memes humor about plans to become or marry a doctor, showcasing mitochondria-level humor.

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    Tom Hardeveld
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    plan F: make a wide circle of apples so all the doctors flee in your direction, then take your pick

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    #27

    Nuclear

    Meme about nuclear fusion energy and electricity with humor, featured in science memes with mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could always go Magnetohydrodynamics. Just sayin'.

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    Well, women are absolutely shattering glass ceilings in STEM and making their mark in ways that inspire us all. And on a lighter note, these memes might just give you a laugh while celebrating the brilliance of science and math. Which one of these made you smile or laugh out loud? Share it with a friend and spread the fun!

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    #28

    Lord Kelvin Wasn't That Aware

    School bus labeled Lord Kelvin faces oncoming trains labeled Einstein, Bohr, Schrödinger, and Planck in a science memes humor mashup.

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    That’s all what I yam
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knowledge is temporal. I have to believe that, barring apocalyptic events, we're not so special that people 10,000 years from now won't look at our current knowledge like we look at what people believed 10,000 years ago!

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    #29

    Definitely

    Math meme showing identifying functions with a graph, featuring science memes with mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    Aileen Grist
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    Premium
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We once had someone come to us as a 'tree expert'. Cool we wanted to learn to identify trees. We went out and he told us - that's an oak, that isn't an oak, nor is that nor...

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    #30

    Open Or Not?

    Sign on glass doors of Schrödinger's supermarket reads "Are we open" with science memes humor about mitochondria-level powerhouse.

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    #32

    Maths vs. Biology

    Meme featuring a confused lion with text about biologists and mathematicians in science memes humor humor powerhouse

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    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does this remind me of the 'You guys get to...?' meme?

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    #34

    Way Too Easy

    A science meme showing a calculator with syntax error and math answers humorously labeled as errors.

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    Billo66
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Math doesn't bother me, coding doesn't bother me. It is indeed the syntax that makes me insane.

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    #36

    You Never Let Me Explain

    Meme showing a confused Mike Wazowski with text about studying organic chemistry, highlighting science humor.

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    Nea
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither did I understand organic Chemistry in school nor do I get this joke now. At least I am consistent.

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    #37

    Everytime

    Meme showing warmth for head, feet, hands, and heart with text about lab mates in a science meme with mitochondria humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any demonstration that Murphy is an equal-opportunity b*stard (and not just focused exclusively on you) is always welcome.

    #38

    Won't Be Enough

    Tweet humor about Batman reboots paired with a graph, showcasing science memes with mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    Ali
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember being taken to a creative statistic lecture in the 90's where they explained how to calculate at what point humans would be able to run a mile in 0 seconds. As well as how ice-cream causes drowning (ice-cream sales in the UK are high when being swept to sea is more likely - ie, summer) valuable lessons that ought to be part of every curriculum - yet often absent.

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    #40

    Correlation

    Graph showing search trends for terms super bowl and how to read roman numerals, related to science memes powerhouse humor.

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    WindySwede
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Why don't you just switch to Arabic numbers?" 🍿🍿

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    #41

    5 Hours Of Cries Followed By 5 Seconds Of “Aha!”

    Boy struggling to study with a pencil and notebook, illustrating science memes with mitochondria-level humor.

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    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was me, when I was trying to figure out subnet masking... before I found the secret.

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    #42

    This Is Probably True For All Natural Sciences

    Cartoon contrasting people interested in popular science physics and people who do actual physics, with humor reflecting science memes.

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just curious: which sciences are 'unnatural'?

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    #43

    So This Is Where I’ve Been Going Wrong

    A man in a white lab coat humorously explaining chemistry rules, featured in science memes with mitochondria-level humor.

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    #44

    The Most Efficient Abbreviation

    A chemist relaxing outdoors humorously appreciating time saved by writing mol instead of mole in science memes with mitochondria humor.

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    Nota Robot
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using the full molar unit would only serve to confuse aspiring dentists.

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    #45

    Isn't It The Worst

    Buzz Lightyear expressing frustration about oversimplified chemistry lessons, a funny science meme with mitochondria humor.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There comes a time in chemistry when you just have to put your steel out in the rain and watch how fast it rusts.

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    #46

    Title

    Two characters in a cartoon talking about studying and a math major, featured in science memes with powerhouse humor.

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    B.Nelson
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's not homeless. That is what he wears for work and that's cup carries his coffee...or pens. He forgot which cup does what.

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    #47

    I Love Democracy

    Twitter poll about choosing between a powerful computer and a heavy tungsten cube in science memes with mitochondria-level humor.

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    That’s all what I yam
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to look it up. Google AI says a 4-inch cube typically costs between $3,000 and $3,500, and is a popular novelty item. A national (US) department store chain currently sells a 0.59-inch cube for $46.30.

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    #48

    Only 3 Cm… Nothing Is Impossible

    Meme comparing reactions of biologist, physicist, civil engineer, and astronomer to being off by 3 centimeters in science humor.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Astronomer - unless you're the designer of the Hubble Telescope mirror.

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    #49

    Powerhouse

    Cartoon fish talking about energy, paired with a man reacting, highlighting mitochondria in science memes with powerhouse humor.

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    That’s all what I yam
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the greatest marriages of all time! Mitochondria and our early cells.

    #51

    Atleast I Get My Name On The Table 🤓

    Scientists celebrating a discovery in a busy lab setting, showcasing science memes with mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its practical use is providing employment for physicists.

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    #52

    Seriously

    Map showing a curved "Current Stupid Route" and a straight "AI Optimized Route" highlighting science memes humor.

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    SCP 4666
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or you could just fold the space-time until the distance between the to points is zero

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    #53

    It Seemed Legit

    Anonymous meme discussing scientific misconception about falling objects, featuring a classical philosopher bust, with mitochondria-level humor.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course heavy objects fall faster than light ones. What? Do you think light objects fall faster? Look up "terminal velocity". As for the 2000 year delay, they had to wait until Galileo built the first accurate stop watch.

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    #55

    Just To Be Sure!

    Man testing tape on water tank with caption about not trusting calculator order of operations in science memes.

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    Ali
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me at 50 years old explaining to a kid how to understand the maths question with several lines of workings to (in my head) arrive at a calculator friendly sum - kid, having fully understood my reasoning, tapping a few numbers in to the calculator. Boooo

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    #56

    Concerning

    Tweet by Jack Kimble about 25% of American students in the bottom quartile on standardized tests with bell curve graph statistics.

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    #58

    Chernobyl ?

    Cartoon showing a wish for safe nuclear power denied with science memes humor referencing mitochondria-level powerhouse jokes.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's just agree that nuclear power is a million times safer than electricity, and gas.

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    #61

    Gamer Knows The Game

    Meme comparing engineers and pure mathematicians with humor related to science and mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    #63

    Thinking It

    Scene from The Office showing a physicist and mathematician with science meme humor about overthinking and underthinking.

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    Anony Mouse
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    3 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Engineer: Can I talk to you both briefly?

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    #64

    It's Something That Always Irritates Me 😑

    Anime character angrily reacting to a sci-fi movie element not on the periodic table science meme with mitochondria humor.

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    Bill Swallow
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They left out 'yet'. It's an element not YET on the Periodic Table. Call the lab, and the publisher.

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    #65

    Puts Even The Engineers To Shame

    Two-panel meme showing a sad man labeled mathematicians needing 100% accuracy and a happy man labeled cosmologists with approximate solutions, science memes.

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    Larry Kearney
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As engineers are wont to quip: 3 dB is close enough for government work

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    #66

    U Got Him

    Couple at a restaurant with science meme text about engineering and math, showcasing mitochondria-level humor in science memes.

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    #67

    They’re Missing Safety Goggles They’re Gonna Die

    Meme comparing chemists in 1925 using mouth pipetting and modern chemists cautious about acid spills, science humor.

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    Jeff White
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Ph.D. Chemist, although silly looking, this is an appropriate response. I have receipts for those who wish to refute this position. P.S. You don't want to know ...

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    #68

    The Proof Is Invisible ✨️

    Science meme depicting escalating brain images illustrating different levels of proof humor with mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    Mrreoww
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody remember “this was once revealed to me in a dream”? On a side note, we have book characters memorising Shakespeare quotes to show off, and then there’s me, memorising random BP posts.

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    #69

    Real

    Twitter post sharing a physics PhD tip about being cynical of graphs, fitting the science memes with mitochondria-level humor theme.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "This graph speaks for itself ... and this one ... all of these actually". PS, in biology it's well known that no real data ever fits on a perfectly smooth line.

    #70

    After All, Carbon Is Master Of Elements

    SpongeBob meme showing chemists overwhelmed by elements while organic chemists focus on carbon in science humor.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Good, then Organic Chemistry can't be that difficult!" 😶

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    #72

    Does This Mean We Can Build Another Particle Collider Or Not?

    Meme of a cat giving thumbs up with text about particle physicists confirming the Standard Model, science memes humor.

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    #73

    100 Physicists vs. 1 Einstein

    Physics meme showing a punch and text about relativity theory, fitting science memes with mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    #74

    I Am On The Crowbar’s Side

    Group of students with high expectations versus a math integral symbol called weird crowbar in science memes.

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    Talis
    Community Member
    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is Gordon Freeman on the right team?

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    #76

    I Guess!

    Tweet showing a humorous take on the short history of fundamental physics, shared in science memes with mitochondria humor.

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    #78

    Hahaha

    Distorted face meme showing a confused professor, combining science humor with mitochondria-level powerhouse comedy.

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    Mrreoww
    Community Member
    4 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahaha I will never forget how I once got the price of apples to be -1.4 rupees or something like that.

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    #79

    How Did That Hydrogen 3 Atom Get There Bro

    Science meme featuring a humorous text about vacation and a hydrogen-5 isotope, related to mitochondria-level powerhouse humor.

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, you're correct. Hydrogen-5 has a half life of 86 yoctoseconds.

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