2026 Ig Nobels honor cockroach milk, interspecies kissing, taunting venomous snakes, and more

September 3, 2026 · 5:00 pm 4 sources

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• Buried underpants and a new definition of kissing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes
  Nature · September 3, 2026 00:00
  Nature, Published online: 03 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02650-x The awards highlight weird, funny and improbable research that also makes you think.
• Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
  NPR · September 3, 2026 17:00
  The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.

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• 2026 Ig Nobels honor cockroach milk, interspecies kissing, taunting venomous snakes, and more
  Scientific American · September 4, 2026 15:45
  The silliest science awards of the year are here, but the Ig Nobels aren’t just funny business

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• Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
  Phys.org · September 3, 2026 18:47
  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.