TL;DR Japanese scientists won the Ig Nobel prize in biology for their study showing that painting zebra-like stripes on cattle reduces biting fly attacks. The research, published in 2019, observed a 50% reduction in flies on cows with white stripes compared to those with black stripes or unpainted. This finding could offer an alternative to pesticides, benefiting animal welfare, human health, and the environment.
by SkyInJapan