Can Pigeons Guide Missiles? Exploring the Weirdest Research at the Ig Nobel Awards
Unconventional Discoveries and the Ig Nobel Awards
Every year, the Ig Nobel Awards recognize bizarre yet thought-provoking research that provokes laughter and curiosity. This year's winners included important, albeit strange findings, such as using pigeons to guide missiles and an experiment where scientists exploded a bag next to a surprised cat on a cow's back.
About the 2023 Awards
- Location: Hosted at Harvard University.
- Date: Annually held in September.
- Notable Categories: Science, Engineering, and Psychology.
Researchers often push boundaries, leading to unconventional studies that challenge conventional thought.
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