In academic circles, citations are a measure of success. We'll talk about some of the year's most-cited papers, and why other scientists found them so noteworthy.

Do science and comedy go together? Host Ira Flatow and guests exchange jokes as they discuss the challenges of making science funny, and whether having a sense of humor can help scientists communicate their work to the public.

Ira Flatow and guests share science funnies and discover an element of humor while talking about science.