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Across China: Quirky science award celebrates the power of curiosity


Published on 2024-11-24 15:01:21 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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The article from Big News Network discusses the Ig Nobel Prize, an award that celebrates unusual or quirky scientific research, highlighting its 33rd ceremony held at Harvard University. This year's winners included studies on topics like the acoustics of potato chips, the effects of translating poetry into English, and the behavior of dead spiders when used as mechanical gripping tools. The Ig Nobel Prize, known for recognizing research that first makes people laugh and then think, aims to spark curiosity and inspire a love for science. The ceremony also featured a virtual attendance by winners from around the globe, showcasing the international appeal and the humorous yet insightful nature of the research honored.

Read the Full Big News Network.com Article at [ https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274786870/across-china-quirky-science-award-celebrates-the-power-of-curiosity ]
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