# Tom Gauld's cartoon: How to scare a scientist

Cartoonist Tom Gauld presents a humorous illustrated take in New Scientist on how to frighten a scientist. The piece is lighthearted satire rather than a news event, offering entertainment commentary on science culture.

**Importance:** 1/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2596003-tom-gauld-on-how-to-scare-a-scientist/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000