Scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Summary
Ten research teams received Ig Nobel prizes for unusual and creative scientific studies at a ceremony held in Zurich, Switzerland. The event, which usually takes place in the United States, moved to Europe because of travel and visa issues.Key Facts
- The Ig Nobel prizes honor strange but imaginative scientific work.
- This year’s ceremony was held outside the U.S. for the first time in 35 years, in Zurich.
- Researchers studied topics like cockroach milk and soil health using underwear.
- One group looked into the history of kissing.
- Another researcher researched the science behind blowing one’s nose.
- The event is organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, a digital science magazine.
- Winners received a unique trophy shaped like a mix between a mushroom and a human foot.
- The move to Switzerland was due to concerns about participants getting visas to the U.S.
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