TED Talks

Marc Abrahams: A science award that makes you laugh, then think (2014x201)

: 24, 2014

As founder of the Ig Nobel awards, Marc Abrahams explores the world’s most improbable research. In this thought-provoking (and occasionally side-splitting) talk, he tells stories of truly weird science — and makes the case that silliness is critical to boosting public interest in science.