The Ig Nobels Are Announced

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

In the “Truth is often stranger than fiction department” this article is likely to get you smiling or at least shaking your head in wonder.

http://news.yahoo.com/blowhard-silencer-dead-fish-brain-science-win-spoof-010231144–sector.html

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4 Responses to The Ig Nobels Are Announced

  1. Elyse's avatar Elyse says:
    September 21, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I look forward to these every year. My favorite is the prize in Medicine …

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  2. russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
    September 21, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    It is remarkable to me as to what some scientific folks deem worthwhile of their time, energy, and funds. That is not intended as a criticism, merely an observation. And I’ll bet that at least some of the time what sounds like a goofy experiment leads to an important breakthrough in science.

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