Marc Abrahams: A science award that makes you laugh, then think

As founder of the Ig Nobel awards, Marc Abrahams explores the world’s most improbable research. In this thought-provoking (and occasionally side-splitting) talk, he tells stories of truly weird science — and makes the case that silliness is critical to boosting public interest in science.

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[bizzee]

5:54 "Happily for us, almost everyone who has accepted a prize decides to accept."

Amazing! What are the odds of that happening. ;)

[zacharyp]

This guy knows how to give a talk. Don't go up there and spend the first 5 minutes telling the audience about yourself, tell them about your work in some way then build up to who you are and why you are here.

[hadapurpura]

Five years later, we’re in the middle of a pandemic and a mask shortage. That bra mask sounds real good right now.

[pathduck]

The funniest talk I've seen for a good while!

[SeannySeannyYesPapa]

Saw (horror movie) producers: “Write that down, write that down.”

[SangoProductions]

Ah, I thought it was just like the Darwin Awards, basically an award given for stupidity. This is interesting. I have got to go ahead and pay more attention to this lol.

[jaimebenito]

The child comes flying out... through ABSENCE of centripetal force. If the force was still acting on the child, he would never come out.

[jahshappybus]

best of the recent lot. I enjoyed this one thank you

[Reconbox]

Absolutely cool award.... and absolutely hilarious... but no doubt cool. We need to laugh more xD

[SeannySeannyYesPapa]

Not gonna lie, that’s the most WTF way to end a Ted Talk 😂

[lovepeace]

Millions of people are wearing bras on their faces. The person who stops this insanity would be deserving of a Nobel prize.

[Dr-Shlomo-Cohen]

He probably should've been more clear. He was asking for it. I don't know. I was in a bad mood that day anyways.

[Skarredghost]

Aaahahahha the last girl is a true idol

[rin-yhly]

Now we need this bra.
I want to this bra. Not for some odd reason. but after use.

[a]

I just remember the last moment.
And He say a doctor to a hospostial. But Don't know what he did . Can anyone solve my question ?

[adrienperie]

The women at the end is pretty fucking badass. Russians are the best !

[capt_toad]

It's funny until your condition wins an award, and your suffering is turned into a mockery.

[MrDecembersnow]

In case of a catastrophic nuclear accident 11:43 find the nearest person with a bra.  (Bra can be used as a two face masks)

[DeepDarkGames]

The used salad tongs to pull kids out
What kind of catchers mitt they use for this?

[koolkatkimina]

Hahaha what an excellent idea! A gas mask bra!