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.

9 Mar, 23:59 — 9 Mar, 23:59

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The GuardianMostly Factual179d ago

Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas

Scientific awards – which honor research that makes people laugh and then think – to move away from ‘unsafe’ US The annual Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, are shifting for the first time from the United States to Europe due to concerns about attendees getting visas, organizers announced on Monday. Organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, a digital magazine that highlights research that makes people laugh and then think, the 36th annual ceremony will be held in ...

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