The Ig Nobel Prize, awarded annually since 1991, highlights research that combines humor with the absurd, aiming to make people laugh and provoke thought.
This year’s ceremony returned to MIT after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, with the theme 'Murphy’s Law' reflecting the chaotic nature of the event.
Notable previous Ig Nobel winners include research on the cubic nature of wombat feces and the peculiar phenomenon of 'butt breathing', emphasizing the quirky side of scientific inquiry.
The awards feature unconventional prize-giving rituals, such as winners receiving a piece of paper and Zimbabwean currency, while actual Nobel laureates participate in a light-hearted manner.
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