SCI & TECH● LOWSep 4 · Sep 4, 2026, 12:20 AM
Brazilian study on trampling snakes and anti-leak urinals wins the 2026 "anti-Nobel"
Clarín · south america
The 2026 edition of the Ig-Nobel awards honored unusual research such as walking on venomous snakes and designing urinals that prevent splashing. For the first time, the ceremony was held in Zurich, highlighting projects that blend humor and science, such as burying underwear to assess quality.
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