We have discovered what may be the world’s strangest collection of academic journals. Published by a shadowy entity, it suggests — at first glance, anyway — some kind of scam. But is there a scam, or not? If there is, what’s the point of it? If there’s not, same question. Maybe you can help us […]
Month: December 2009
Bob Kentridge joins LFHCfS
Bob Kentridge has joined the Luxuriant Flowing Hair Club for Scientists. He says: I am a Reader in Psychology at Durham University in England. I have conducted research in many areas of psychology. My recent work has focussed on neuropsychological deficits of vision, in particular cerebral achromatopsia and blindsight and, more generally, the relationship between […]
Bodnar’s bra: Size does not matter
Ig Nobel Prize-winning bra/facemask inventor Elena Bodnar explains and demonstrates, on Swiss TV’s “20 Minuten Online”, why size does not matter. UPDATE: Dr. Bodnar will be appearing at the Improbable Research session at the AAAS Annual Meeting, in February in San Diego, and also on the Ig Nobel Tour of the UK, in March. Details […]
Anatomy and the legal system
A lawyer performed an unusual kind of medical dissection, according to a report by WMCTV news: A Memphis attorney has admitted to biting off part of a man’s nose during a confrontation at a popular Midtown restaurant. According to a lawsuit filed by Greg Herbers, Mark Lambert bit off and swallowed part of his nose during […]