Ig Nobels Move to Europe Due to US Travel Visa Concerns
For the first time in its 36-year history, the Ig Nobel Prizes are relocating from the United States to Europe due to visa concerns impacting attendees and journalists. The satirical awards, organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, will be held in Zurich, Switzerland, a move prompted by the perceived difficulty and safety concerns of international travel to the U.S. This marks a significant shift for the ceremony, which has historically taken place in the U.S. and is known for celebrating research that “makes people laugh and then think.” The Ig Nobels will now rotate between various European cities every other year.
John Q. Hosedrinker