JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Gripping Story.

  • Published In: American Entomologist, 2023, v. 69, n. 4. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berenbaum, May R 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the contrast between the Nobel Prizes and the Ig Nobel Prizes in relation to research on insects. While only a small number of Nobel Prizes have been awarded for insect-related research, with most of them focusing on the fruit fly, the Ig Nobel Prizes have recognized a wider range of insect studies. The Ig Nobel Prizes are known for their humorous and unconventional approach, celebrating research that may not immediately appear valuable but has significance to humanity. The article also highlights a recent Ig Nobel Prize awarded for the development of a gripping device made from a dead spider. The use of dead organisms in technology raises ethical concerns for some researchers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Entomologist. 2023/12, Vol. 69, Issue 4, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1046-2821
  • DOI:10.1093/ae/tmad076
  • Accession Number:174466082
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