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Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science

Thursday, September 3, 2026


The Ig Nobel Prizes, which honor research that first makes people laugh and then think, were awarded this week. The 2026 ceremony included research on primate behavior and urinal design among its honorees.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5950370/ig-nobel-awards-kissing-urinals-move-switzerland

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