293. The Ig Nobel Prize: How Japanese Scientists Keep Making the World Smile |イグノーベル賞と日本人研究者 episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 10 MIN

293. The Ig Nobel Prize: How Japanese Scientists Keep Making the World Smile |イグノーベル賞と日本人研究者

from Everyday Japanese Podcast · host Sayuri Saying

The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates research that’s both hilarious and deeply insightful. For 19 consecutive years, Japanese scientists have captured the world’s attention with inventive studies like painting cows with zebra stripes to repel bugs, using wasabi as a fire alarm, and proving that kissing can ease allergy symptoms. Join us to explore how curiosity and humor keep science wonderfully human!🎧 Full transcript, video, and more: https://sayurisaying.com Search by episode number (e.g., “EP 120”) to find what you need!🐧 Join the Penguin Family for bonus content & support the show! Your support helps keep this podcast alive and means a lot to me. Thank you for considering!

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