Marc Abrahams is the founding editor of the science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research and the creator of the Ig Nobel Prizes. Through his 'Improbable Research' column and his book, he explores the fascinating and often amusing aspects of scientific discovery. His work highlights the unexpected connections and curious inquiries that drive scientific progress, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
Takes a humorous look at science and research, discussing studies involving the mickymouse gene, the effects of peanut butter on the rotation of the earth, fifty ways to love your liver, and failure of electric shock treatment for rattlesnake envenomation
From the satirical mind behind the Ig Nobel Prizes comes a laugh-out-loud compendium of outlandish and thought-provoking science
Marc Abrahams präsentiert die bizarre und humorvolle Seite der Wissenschaft, indem er die skurrilsten Studien aus der internationalen Forschung zusammenstellt. Mit britischem Witz regt er dazu an, alltägliche Dinge aus einem neuen Blickwinkel zu betrachten.