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Every year, Nobel Prizes are awarded to the greatest scientists and thinkers of the day. So, the researchers who counted the nose hairs in corpses never got one. However, they did receive a 2023 Ig Nobel. This goofball prize celebrates science at its wackiest.
The Ig Nobels, or Igs, started in 1991. They get their name from Nobel, of course. It's also a play on the word ignoble. It means "without good qualities or purpose." But the Igs aren't about fake science and big laughs. Everything is based in real science. And the awards honor studies that "make people laugh, then think."
Traditionally, the Igs are awarded at a wacky live ceremony. Singers perform a short, goofy musical play about science. And famous scientists are there to explain their work. But they must do so in under 24 seconds. The winners must thank everyone quickly, too. If they go over one minute, an eight-year-old girl keeps repeating "Please stop" until the speaker does so. Even the prizes are silly. In 2023, the winners received a box of Ig Cola Cola. The soda was not included.
And that brings us to some of the more outrageous Ig winners of 2023.
The nose-hair scientists started out by studying alopecia. This disease causes people to lose their hair, including in their noses. Then the scientists realized something: No one had ever counted how many nose hairs people have. So they did. Here's what they found: The average person has about 120 hairs in the left nostril and 112 in the right.
One of the winners received an Ig for his study on why rock scientists like to lick rocks. Apparently, that's how they tell if they're rocks, and not old bones. Chewing on rock crumblies also helps them determine what the rocks are made of.
The creators of a "smart" toilet bowl also won an Ig. The toilet checks your health by studying your, um, "output."
One winning team used a dead spider's legs to make a gripping tool. It was able to lift small objects.
Researchers of human behavior won a prize for an experiment. They recorded how many people on a city street looked up when they saw other people looking up.
Past winners have done equally questionable research. Some compared dead roaches to living ones. They learned dead roaches don't act like live ones. Others measured how much spit a 5-year-old makes every day. One team had people hold a pen in their mouths. This stretched their lips into a smile. But smiling didn't make anyone happier. Another team gathered proof that pizza might keep people from getting sick. But it must be made and eaten in Italy.
These winners show the biggest takeaway from the Ig Nobels: You never know where science might lead.
Think about and discuss these questions:
Based on each team's research, what do you think was the question that guided the researchers' scientific work?
If you could ask one of these Ig Nobel winners a question, what would it be?
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Based on the information provided in the article, we can attempt to answer the two questions:
1. Based on each team's research, what do you think was the question that guided the researchers' scientific work?
- The researchers who counted nose hairs in corpses were initially studying alopecia, a disease that causes hair loss. They then realized that no one had ever counted how many nose hairs people have. Therefore, their research question could have been: "How many nose hairs does the average person have?"
- The rock scientists who like to lick rocks likely conducted their study to answer the question: "Why do rock scientists lick rocks, and how does it help them determine the rock's composition?"
- The creators of the "smart" toilet bowl aimed to answer the question: "How can a toilet check an individual's health by studying their 'output'?"
- The researchers who used a dead spider's legs to make a gripping tool were likely exploring the question: "Can we utilize dead spider legs to create a functional gripping tool?"
- The team studying human behavior aimed to answer the question: "How many people on a city street look up when they see others looking up?"
2. If you could ask one of these Ig Nobel winners a question, what would it be?
This is a subjective question and depends on personal curiosity. However, you could ask the winners various questions regarding their research, motivations, and the practical implications or unexpected discoveries that resulted from their studies.
In any case, the article provides information on the scientific research conducted by the Ig Nobel winners and offers insights into their motivations and achievements. However, for more detailed answers or additional information, one could explore other articles, publications, interviews with the researchers, or even reach out to them directly, if possible.
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The researchers who counted nose hairs in corpses were likely exploring the question of how many nose hairs the average person has. The rock scientists who lick rocks wanted to understand how licking helps determine a rock's composition. The creators of the "smart" toilet bowl aimed to study how it can check an individual's health through their waste. The team using dead spider's legs for a gripping tool investigated if it was feasible. The researchers studying human behavior wanted to know how many people look up when others are looking up. If given the opportunity, questions to the Ig Nobel winners could vary based on personal curiosity. Additional information or detailed answers could be found through further research, including reading other articles, interviews, or reaching out to the researchers.
Write about three questions.
First, write about one question you found answers for in the article. Cite the evidence you found.
Second, write about one question you did not find answers for in the article. Where else do you think you might find answers?
Third, write one question you would like scientists to study—whether ignoble or not! Why does this question interest you?
First: One question that I found an answer for in the article is "How many nose hairs does the average person have?" The article states that the nose-hair scientists studied alopecia, a disease that causes hair loss, and realized that no one had ever counted how many nose hairs people have. They conducted their research and found that the average person has about 120 hairs in the left nostril and 112 in the right.
Second: One question that I did not find an answer for in the article is "Why do rock scientists like to lick rocks?" The article mentions that rock scientists lick rocks to determine if they are rocks and not old bones, but it doesn't provide further explanation or reasons behind this licking practice. To find answers to this question, it might be necessary to explore additional scientific sources or consult experts in the field of geology or rock science.
Third: One question I would like scientists to study is "What are the long-term impacts of AI technology on society and human well-being?" This question interests me because Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, and it raises ethical, social, and economic concerns. Understanding the potential consequences, benefits, and risks associated with AI can help shape policies, regulations, and responsible implementation to ensure a positive and sustainable future.
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First: "How many nose hairs does the average person have?" The article states that the average person has about 120 hairs in the left nostril and 112 in the right.
Second: "Why do rock scientists lick rocks?" The article does not provide a specific answer to this question. To find answers, it may be necessary to consult experts or explore scientific sources related to geology.
Third: "What are the long-term impacts of AI technology on society and human well-being?" This question interests me as it relates to the ethical, social, and economic implications of AI integration into our lives. Understanding these impacts can help shape responsible policies and practices for the future.