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Ig Nobel Prize Moves to Zurich, Switzerland

Author: The Daily News Now! March 10, 2026 Duration: 1:34

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The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, known for honoring quirky science, is moving to Zurich, Switzerland due to US immigration concerns. The event, organized by Annals of Improbable Research, will now alternate between European cities. Last years winners included studies on zebra-striped cows, lizard pizza, alcohol boosting language skills, and fingernail growth data.

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