Ig Nobel Awards Honor Quirky Scientific Research in Zurich
The annual ceremony recognized unconventional studies ranging from cockroach milk production to evolutionary kissing experiments.
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The Ig Nobel awards are moving to Europe after 35 years: ‘It has become unsafe for our guests to visit the US’
The satirical science prizes, which reward the most surprising research of the year with the support of real Nobel laureates, will be held in Switzerland and later in other European countries, ‘a little bit like Eurovision’
Quirky Research on Urinals and Candy Stealing Wins Ig Nobel Prizes
The 2026 Ig Nobel Awards honored unconventional scientific studies ranging from splash-free urinal design to behavioral experiments on children’s sweets. The annual ceremony celebrated research that first makes people laugh, then think.
Ig Nobel Awards Relocate to Europe Over US Visa Concerns
The annual Ig Nobel Prizes, which honor humorous scientific achievements, are moving their awards ceremony from the United States to Europe for the first time due to concerns over US travel visa policies.
Ig Nobel Prizes Held in Zurich for First Time Outside the United States
The prestigious Ig Nobel Awards ceremony took place in Zurich, Switzerland, marking its first location outside the US amid tighter American border restrictions.