The mind behind the infamous Ig Nobel Prizes presents an addictive collection of improbable research all about us - and you
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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.
- 2014
- 2012
This is Improbable
- 299 pages
- 11 hours of reading
From the satirical mind behind the Ig Nobel Prizes comes a laugh-out-loud compendium of outlandish and thought-provoking science
- 1997
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
