A researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebra-like stripes on cows reduced fly bites are among the winners of this year's Ig Nobels.

Indian research agencies are conducting analog experiments to simulate space conditions on Earth, aiming to develop astronaut protocols for future space missions.

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The Gateway Process was originally the brainchild of radio producer Robert Monroe, who in the 1970s studied the effects of certain sound patterns on human consciousness. He claimed that his ...

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has long dazzled scientists with its icy plumes that spew water and mysterious organic molecules into space, fueling hopes of a habitable ocean beneath. But new experiments ...

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On today’s show we got some tasty paleo treats from one of the upcoming KELOLAND Living Arts & Crafts Show vendors. The Science Guys joined us to do fun – and funny – science ...

Established in 1991, the Ig Nobels are a good-natured parody of the Nobel Prizes; they honor "achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think." The unapologetically campy awards ...

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It’s a little complicated to weigh a dying person on a hospital bed, but that didn’t matter to Duncan MacDougall. In the early 20th century, MacDougall’s unique, purpose-built scale was ready to ...