The Dignity of the Ig Nobel Prizes

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The Ig Nobel Prize is the bizarro cousin of the Nobel Prize—awarded for odd or unusual research “that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.” Some scientists hate them, and have refused to accept the award. But they’ve grown into a beloved institution—and one with some surprising benefits to science.Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code "Spoon" for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io* Check out my new book, The Museum of Lost Things! https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-museum-of-lost-things-sam-kean/1149452418 https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-museum-of-lost-things-true-tales-of-fabled-treasures-legendary-cities-and-mythical-creatures-that-vanished-from-history-sam-kean/7acdc59032c1002b* Check out my new book, The Museum of Lost Things! https://www.amazon.com/Museum-Lost-Things-Treasures-Legendary/dp/1426223862 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-museum-of-lost-things-sam-kean/1149452418 https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-museum-of-lost-things-true-tales-of-fabled-treasures-legendary-cities-and-mythical-creatures-that-vanished-from-history-sam-kean/7acdc59032c1002b Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy