The 2003 Ig Nobel prizes have been awarded. Some of the better research subjects include:
Physics: An Analysis of the Forces Required to Drag Sheep over Various Surfaces
Interdisciplinary Research: Chickens Prefer Beautiful Humans
Biology: The First Case of Homosexual Necrophilia in the Mallard Anas platyrhynchos (Aves: Anatidae)
Posted by Fatboy at October 10, 2003 12:00 PMThe nature of things posted on this website is amazing. From hitting people on bicycles with golf balls to scientific research that is stupid. I hope the government isn't funding any of these things. I suspect that is wishful thinking.
Posted by: John at October 10, 2003 01:38 PMCheck out the Peeps research if you haven't already. It's scary how accurately scientific methods were applied. It's also amusing. (I have no idea what the link is.)
Posted by: Katy at October 10, 2003 02:16 PM