The Ig Nobel Prizes are a satirical awards ceremony that honors unusual and imaginative research. Established in 1991 by the magazine Annals of Improbable Research, these prizes celebrate studies that make people laugh and think. Each year, winners are recognized in various categories, including physics, chemistry, and medicine, for their quirky contributions to science. The awards are presented at a ceremony held at Harvard University, where real Nobel laureates hand out the prizes. The event emphasizes the importance of creativity and humor in scientific inquiry, encouraging researchers to explore unconventional ideas that may lead to unexpected discoveries.