ANNOUNCING the 2012 IGNOBEL PRIZES!This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American And such prizes they are. As master of ceremonies and organizer of the IgNobels, Marc Abrahams, famously says at the end of each ceremony: “If you didn’t win an IgNobel prize this year – but especially if you did – better luck next year.” And wh
