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2026 Ig Nobel Prizes Recognize Unusual Scientific Studies

The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded in Zurich, Switzerland, recognizing ten unusual scientific studies. Notable projects included defining a kiss scientifically, exploring the ethics of social class, and investigating the properties of cockroach milk. The ceremony highlights the humorous side of science while addressing meaningful questions.

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The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded in Zurich, Switzerland, recognizing ten unusual scientific studies. Notable projects included defining a kiss scientifically, exploring the ethics of social class, and investigating the properties of cockroach milk. The ceremony highlights the humorous side of science while addressing meaningful questions.

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Cockroach Milk, How to Blow Your Nose, and Mosquito Printers: The Ig Nobels of 2026

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2026 Ig Nobel Prizes Recognize Unusual Scientific Studies