20 ‘Science Puns’ that will definitely make you laugh

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Representational image (Image via Unsplash/ cdc)

If you’re into jokes that matter, welcome to the right element of this task. Whether you like bonding like particles, love the idea of cells, or just want better vibes, these puns will make for a nice chuckle. Warning: the side effects are pleasures that may cause sudden fits of laughter, continuous chuckling, and a desire to share these jokes with everyone in the laboratory. After all, science is all about discovering the universe’s secrets, and today, we’re uncovering one of the biggest mysteries: why do we lava good science puns so much? In this list, we’ve gathered 20 science puns for you to enjoy, they range from chemistry, biology, physics, and even astronomy – happy punning!

1) Q: Why can you never trust atoms?

A: Because they make up everything!

2) Q: Why did the physicist break up with the biologist?

A: There was no chemistry.

3) Q: Why did the geologist go on so many dates?

A: She had a thing for rock-solid relationships.

4) Q: What did the biologist wear to the red blood cell’s party?

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Representational image of red blood cells (Image via Unsplash/ ANIRUDH)

A: A plasma shirt!

5) Q: Why did the chemist start a band?

A: Because he was really into heavy metal.

6) Q: How do plants perform complex math?

A: They use their square roots.

7) Q: What did one ion say to the other?

A: “I’ve got my ion you.”

8) Q: How do scientists keep their breath fresh?

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Representational image (Image via Unsplash/ diana_pole)

A: With experi-mints!

9) Q: Why did the astronomer break up with the telescope?

A: Because he needed space.

10) Q: Why was the skeleton so calm?

A: Because nothing got under its skin!

11) Q: Why did the electron break up with the proton?

A: Because it was too positive!

12) Q: How do you know the earth is a bad boyfriend?

A: Because he has too many faults.

13) Q: Why did the biology student get kicked out of the mushroom lab?

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Representational image (Image via Unsplash/ epan5)

A: Because he wasn’t a fungi to be around!

14) Q: Why are chemists such great problem solvers?

A: Because they have solutions for everything.

15) Q: How did the archaeologist break up with their partner?

A: “I just feel like you’re always digging up the past!”

16) Q: Why are chemists such good friends?

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Representational image (Image via Unsplash/ nci)

A: Because they bond well with others!

17) Q: What do you call a smart group of fish?

A: A school of thought.

18) Q: What did the chemist say when they found two isotopes of helium?

A: HeHe!

19) Q: What’s a chemist’s favourite animal?

A: A mole, of course!

20) Q: What did the quantum physicist say to their cat?

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Representational image (Image via Unsplash/ madeyes)

A: “You’re Schrödinger’s favorite!”

If these puns didn’t make you roll your eyes, or crack a smile, then, sadly for us, we’ve used up our last drop of sense of humerus (not sorry for the last pun though).

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava