Scientific humor

In one winning paper, scientists describe an insect whose females have evolved a penis-like appendage that penetrates males’ “vaginas.”

An artist aims to publish a collection of stories of science gone awry.

Scenes from illustrator Jim Jourdane’s Fieldwork Fail: The Messy Side of Science

This year’s winners include those who’ve studied how dogs respond to magnetic fields, and the health risks of pet cats, among other things. 

A trending hashtag on Twitter lets researchers reveal the lighter side of scientific methodology.