Scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM ET
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Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science(opens original report in a new tab)Researchers have been honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes — ABC News
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