Marc Abrahams

A science award that makes you laugh, then think

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About Marc Abrahams

Marc Abrahams writes about research that makes people laugh, and then think. He co-founded and edits the science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research, and writes books (including the recent This Is Improbable) and a column for The Guardian. Marc is the father and master of ceremonies of the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony, honoring humorous scientific achievements.

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Author and newspaper columnist Marc Abrahams is the editor of the science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research. At TEDMED 2014 he shared laughter- and thought-provoking stories behind some of the winners of the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony.

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