Ig Nobel 2026: Quirky Experiments That Make You Think

Ars Technica highlights the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes, celebrating quirky, thought-provoking research—from splash-free urinals and mosquito-based 3D printing nozzles to studies on kissing, upper-class ethics, cockroach milk, nose-blowing dynamics, venomous snakes, and soil-health underpants—demonstrating that comedy can illuminate real science. The ceremony, moved from Boston to Zurich for safety, will see Antwerp host next year, with Zurich returning in 2028 and every even-numbered year after; winners will also give free public talks online after the event.