igNobel 2021

[ToxicBunny]

The ig Nobels were awarded last night, and some of the winners had some interesting research papers

Sex can relieve nasal congestion, and other work honored by 2021 Ig Nobels

The awards ceremony took place virtually for a second year due to the ongoing pandemic.

arstechnica.com

 

[Gordon_R]

The BBC version is equally amusing and relevant to SA:

Upside-down rhino research wins Ig Nobel Prize

Who knew? It's actually safer to move a tranquilised rhino by its ankles than on its side or chest.

www.bbc.com

 

[ToxicBunny]

The BBC version is equally amusing and relevant to SA:

Upside-down rhino research wins Ig Nobel Prize

Who knew? It's actually safer to move a tranquilised rhino by its ankles than on its side or chest.

www.bbc.com

See now personally that sort of research is really interesting, and applicable. I approve of it, even though its really ridiculous research.

 

[Cray]

See now personally that sort of research is really interesting, and applicable. I approve of it, even though its really ridiculous research.

Yup, a friend of mine works for the Black Rhino relocation program and all their rhino airlifts are done this way.

 

[pinball wizard]

Yup, a friend of mine works for the Black Rhino relocation program and all their rhino airlifts are done this way.

Have they ever dropped one by accident?

 

[Cray]

Have they ever dropped one by accident?

Not that I'm aware, they are very professional. Black rhinos are critically endangered, losing one like that would be a disaster.,

 

[pinball wizard]

Not that I'm aware, they are very professional. Black rhinos are critically endangered, losing one like that would be a disaster.,

I'm sure. Just people drop things all the time, was just wondering.