Narcissist eyebrows, insect researchers with a fear of spiders and an alligator inhaling helium were among the topics of scientific studies honoured with awards in this year's Ig Nobel Prizes on ...

Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, according to one researcher, including the science behind so-called blue zones famous for having a high proportion ...

Beyond flint-knapping and tossing spears with atlatls, Kent State University’s Metin Eren has a vision for his field’s future.

The satirical ‘Ig Nobel Prize’ celebrates unusual or trivial achievements in scientific research and Larry shares some of his favorites in today’s ‘Larry’s World.’ Love the WGN Morning ...

On the first night of CES 2025, Kirin Holdings, a Japanese company known for its beer and beverages, showed off its new ...

They accused him of referring to broader regions of Japan and Sardinia when the blue zones are smaller areas. The ...

Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on allegedly faulty data, including the science behind the ...

The event was held on September 12, a month before the real Nobel Prizes. Here are the 10 winners of the 34th edition of the Ig Nobels. Voice 1: The physiology prize went to Japanese and US ...

"According to the Diaconis model, precession causes the coin to spend more time in the air with the initial side facing up," the team wrote in a study which went on to win an Ig Nobel prize.

The true secret to extreme longevity seems to be to “move where birth certificates are rare, teach your kids pension fraud and start lying”, Newman said as he accepted an Ig Nobel prize, a humorous ...

The true secret to extreme longevity seems to be to "move where birth certificates are rare, teach your kids pension fraud, and start lying," Newman said as he accepted an Ig Nobel prize, a humorous ...