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Phenomenon dubbed ‘Jamais Vu’ states words generally start to appear odd after scribbling them around 30 times or after one minute

The award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and the 24/7 lectures.

The weirdest studies of the year are revealed in the spoof Ig Nobel awards. MailOnline spoke with some of the wackiest winners.

This story was originally published on the Conversation and was republished here with permission.

Conservation scientists have discovered that the process of translocating rhinos by hanging them upside-down from helicopters and flying them to new areas where they will be safe from poachers, is actually a superior method of transport for these gentle giants.

Topics: eiffel tower ♦ Nobel prizes When a team of scientists decided to work out the complex mathematics that control the shape and movement of a human ponytail, they had not set their sights on fame or glory. On Thursday, however, the British-American team behind the work were celebrated as this year’s laureates for the…

Frank Fish, a Pennsylvania biology professor, swam away with the prize.

Scientific research doesn't always have to be serious, but it should always make you think.

An ABC news anchor has stunned her guest and viewers after making a suggestive knob joke during a segment on satirical scientific awards - the Ig Nobel Prize.

A University of Guelph social psychologist has won a comedic scientific award for his study on when people lie while gossiping.