I struggle to write about science as much as I should for this blog. I really hope this does not get back to the wrong person, but I think I am just burnt out from the stress of it right now. Maybe, however, it is because I am doing the wrong kind of science! Maybe I should just do really stupid and pointless science so that I can win an Ig Nobel prize! Seriously, for anyone who has not heard of this you should definitely check out this year's winners. Today was the first time I had ever heard of this and I actually laughed out loud. The awards are meant to mock the real Nobel science awards, but the fact that people actually did these experiments blows my mind. I want to know how they keep their jobs doing this so I can go there and get a job.
Here is a link to the award winners:
http://news.techworld.com/personal-tech/3307337/for-science-proud-ig-nobel-prize-winners-of-2011/?olo=rss
The funniest thing was one of the closing statements: "If you didn’t win an Ig Nobel prize this year, and especially if you did, better luck next year." Bahahahahahaha!
Also, check out this link: http://news.yahoo.com/why-beetles-sex-beer-bottles-q-scientists-200203561.html
At least these guys were able to come up with some somewhat reasonable scientific ideas about the long term effects of having sex with beer bottles for these beetles. This is much better than the wasabi fire alarm or the dangers of driving with a full bladder.
Seriously, I think this is what I should shoot for considering all of my issues with doing science....
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