Japanese scientists who painted cows with zebra stripes to keep flies at bay have been awarded a parody Nobel Prize.

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A team of researchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebra-like stripes would prevent flies from biting them.

Cows painted with zebra stripes can deter biting flies better, 2025 Ig Nobel Prize in Biology winners show.

Painting zebra stripes on cows to fend off flies, lizards' favourite pizza toppings and how booze helps you speak another language: these were some of the winners at the Ig Nobel prizes, which ...

A team of Japanese researchers has been honored with an Ig Nobel Prize for its study which was aimed at finding out whether cows painted with zebra-like stripes could avoid being bitten by flies.

How did the zebra get its stripes? The fashionable patterned coat protects the animal from horsefly bites by disorienting the flies during the landing process, research has shown. But how exactly do ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Why do zebras have stripes? Many have considered the classic ...