Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners

A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year’s Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement.

Article – Phys.Org

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Coastal Job: Marine Animal Movement Expert

James Liao studies the mysteries of marine animal movement with an eye to unlocking solutions to human problems.

Article – Hakai Magazine

How Fish Feel

What can mathematics teach us about the flow of aquatic life.

Article – New Yorker Magazine

How to Break a Fish

In the wild west of the Internet, misinformation creeps around every corner.

Podcast – Inkstick Media

Navigating Turbulent Waters

Jimmy Liao – Ithaca, New York

Podcast – NPR

Whitney scientist for a day

We educate more than 4000 K-12 students a year at the Lab. This video introduces the Laboratory and program to K-5 classes. Come and be a scientist for a day it may inspire a lifetime of discovery!

Video – UF

Whitney Laboratory – Looking for a New Director!

The Whitney community seeks an innovative leader who has strategic and executive strengths to forge bold scientific directions, and to expand a culture that values and promotes diversity.

Video – UF