The annual awards for quirky scientific research were given out this week, and as usual, they blended the bizarre, humorous, and unexpectedly insightful.
The 33rd annual Ig Nobel Prizes in improbable research that make people “LAUGH, then THINK,” according to its website, were revealed this week. The awards are produced by the Annals of Improbable Research magazine.
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It’s that time of year again! I don’t mean Thanksgiving for which I’m giving great thanks again this year. And I wish all you turkey trotters a happy and thankful celebration of thankfulness.
Here are some of the best winners of Harvard s Ig Nobel awards, which have taken place every year since 1991. This year s ceremony was livestreamed on Thursday.