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The discussion revolves around a collection of science-related jokes and humorous anecdotes shared among forum members. A notable joke features a mathematician with a dog and a cow who are claimed to be knot theorists, leading to a playful exchange with a bartender. Other jokes include puns related to physics, such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and light-hearted takes on mathematical concepts. The conversation also touches on the nature of humor in science, with members explaining the nuances of certain jokes, particularly those involving mathematical notation. Additionally, there are references to classic jokes that have circulated over the years, illustrating how humor can bridge complex scientific ideas with everyday life. Overall, the thread highlights the community's appreciation for clever wordplay and the joy of sharing science humor.
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If you consider buying a decent telescope, the only black hole you will find is the new one in your wallet.

Edit: (I found a picture on the topic)

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I love it when human behavior can be expressed mathematically:

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..so that he will be increasing the dosage? (if we forget about the intended derivative joke)
 
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jack action said:
I love it when human behavior can be expressed mathematically [...]
Shouldn't there be an integral sign? I.e. ##\int\!e^x##
 
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I have many chemistry puns,
but I’m afraid they won’t get a good reaction
 
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davenn said:
I have many chemistry puns,
but I’m afraid they won’t get a good reaction.
On the internet you need a :cat:-a-lyst.
 
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Dewey decimal? Do we ever!
 
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The Great Unification Theory that unifies physics with electric engineering:
$$i=j$$
 
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Application of the Great Unification Theory above to quantum mechanics. The probability current in quantum mechanics for a particle moving in one dimension is
$$j=\frac{\hbar}{2mi} \left( \psi^*\frac{\partial\psi}{\partial x}-\psi\frac{\partial\psi^*}{\partial x} \right)$$
Using the unification formula above, the current can be written in the electric engineering form
$$i=\frac{\hbar}{2mj} \left( \psi^*\frac{\partial\psi}{\partial x}-\psi\frac{\partial\psi^*}{\partial x} \right)$$
 
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Write it as $$i=\frac{\hbar}{2mi} \left( \psi^*\frac{\partial\psi}{\partial x}-\psi\frac{\partial\psi^*}{\partial x} \right)$$ and simplify: $$-1=\frac{\hbar}{2m} \left( \psi^*\frac{\partial\psi}{\partial x}-\psi\frac{\partial\psi^*}{\partial x} \right)$$
 
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mfb said:
$$-1=\frac{\hbar}{2m} \left( \psi^*\frac{\partial\psi}{\partial x}-\psi\frac{\partial\psi^*}{\partial x} \right)$$
The left-hand side is real and the right-hand side is imaginary, which is only possible if both sides are zero. Hence the wave function is real (which is compatible with the PBR theorem) and ##-1=0## (which makes sense because one cannot have less than zero particles).
 
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Demystifier said:
The Great Unification Theory that unifies physics with electric engineering:
$$i=j$$
Typical pop science chasing for headlines! I have made the effort and had a look in the original paper which this article relies on. And there it is said ##i=\mathbf{\hat{j}}##.
 
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fresh_42 said:
And there it is said ##i=\mathbf{\hat{j}}##.
I think that implies ##1 = 3##?
 
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How do you tell the difference between a teacher and a chemist?
Ask them to pronounce unionized.
 
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The really overweight black holes do order other kinds of food. But they take it home and when nobody's looking turn it into spaghetti anyway.
 
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Bandersnatch said:
The really overweight black holes do order other kinds of food. But they take it home and when nobody's looking turn it into spaghetti anyway.
They do it at a place where no one can look anyway.
Smaller, less experienced black holes do it in places you can see.
 
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They are indeed nasty, warped black holes, with a singular culinary purpose. Luckily one can recognise them in the crowd by their baldness.
 
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Engineer, guy who didn't believe in Nostradamus, Ancient Aliens, the paranormal, and so forth, was give a book on prognostication. He figured it would be BS but he said it was amazing ... after skimming just the first 3 pages he was able to make an ironclad 100% guaranteed prognostication, which was:

I'm not going to finish this book.
 
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My favourite element is Helium. I always speak highly of it.
 
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Ibix said:
My favourite element is Helium. I always speak highly of it.
That's very noble of you.
 
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He is everywhere!
Even in my signature.
 
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one for my fellow astronomers

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Ibix said:
My favourite element is Helium. I always speak highly of it.
Fixed that for me.
 
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I don't believe the cat wrote that. They have trouble with algebra because they always call all the unknowns ##\mu##.
 
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Newton, Einstein and Hawking walk into the bar. The bartender says - Is it a joke?
 
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But do they transform themselves to stay current?

...actually, it would seem not:
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Now
 
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Looks like a transformation to me. Not enough to avoid hair losses, however.
 
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