Can science be funny takes a close look at an element of modern science communication that is as innovative as it is promising for the future comedyReaders are guided through vividly presented academic theory as well as exciting handson and best practice examples from renowned practitioners and cabaret artists What do sheeps cheese and car tires have in common Can laughter break down walls How does Die Anstalt work How does magic create knowledge Is there humor in museums When a Dalmatian comes to the cash register Three steps to humor Serving suggestion for the Holy Spirit dictatorship of stupidity And much moreBut its not all just funny. Comedy can also take away some of the biting sharpness of criticism making it digestible even palatable for the addressees.Can Science Be Funny navigates between criticism and cabaret tackling comedy in various guises from different perspectives.22 contributions show how the results of science research and technology can be brought to the general public in new ways. In particular they also demonstrate how humour can be used as a critical and questioning force valuable for all types of communication and helpful so that they come across more shrewdly in the future.The translation was done with the help of the artificial intelligence machine translation by the service .