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Capitalists who steal candy and the definition of a kiss: winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel PrizePhoto by Meggy Kadam Aryanto on Pexels
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Capitalists who steal candy and the definition of a kiss: winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize

Euronews Portugal4 September 2026 at 10:15

The 2026 Ig Nobel prizes were awarded, distinguishing curious, fun, and thought-provoking research. This was the 36th edition of the annual prizes.

Among this year's winners are studies on capitalists who steal candy and on the definition of a kiss, representing the diversity of topics that characterize these prizes.

The award ceremony took place in Europe, bringing together researchers and participants from around the world.

The central theme of this 2026 edition was "fungi," which served as a guiding thread for several of the awarded investigations.

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