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The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 2

Sep 19, 2024
Prepare for some laughter mixed with deep thinking as quirky studies from the Ig Nobel Prizes take center stage. Discover how painful fake medications might be seen as more effective due to the nocebo effect. Dive into the strange mimicry of Boquilla Trifoliolata, a plant that tricks the eye like a plastic counterpart. Explore plant communication via fungal networks, revealing a hidden world of interaction. It's a wild ride through the absurdities and unexpected wonders of science!
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