Every year, the Ig Nobel Prizes honor the weirdest and most wonderful science out there—like studying how drunk bats fly or the physics of perfect pasta. It’s all real research, and it’s all hilariously brilliant. Because sometimes science makes you laugh… then think.

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From battleships and yachts to special steamers built for railway giants—and even a boat "made of newspaper"—Scientific American has charted the full spectrum of maritime innovation through the ages. #SciAm180

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Today, Scientific American turns 180—the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S. 🎉

Since 1845, we’ve shared the wonders of science with the world.

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In 1903, the Wright brothers proved that powered, controlled flight was possible. From initially dismissing their claims to chronicling the dawn of aviation, Scientific American has documented this skyward journey ever since. #SciAm180

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From land to sea, fur to scales—Scientific American has spent nearly two centuries exploring the animal kingdom. #SciAm180

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From deep oceans to distant galaxies, every Scientific American cover is an invitation to explore. Now show us where curiosity takes you!

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Since 1845, our covers have captured the many faces of science. In November 1973, machines were learning facial recognition. By February 2019, scientists had identified how the brain does it. #SciAm180

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In 2024, researchers reported a startling finding: deep-sea rock formations—known as polymetallic nodules—may be producing oxygen in total darkness. The phenomenon, dubbed “dark oxygen,” challenged assumptions about life-supporting chemistry in the deep ocean.

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