Russian liquid breathing experiment draws animal cruelty criticism (DISTURBING VIDEO)

Russian scientists have demonstrated that a canine can survive underwater using liquid breathing technology. And while it’s primary goal is to save lives, the experiment has been criticized as bordering on animal cruelty. Russian scientists have for years been working on technology that can provide new emergency evacuation methods for submarine crews, and potentially help […]

Turtles survive hibernation by breathing through their butts

Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte When turtles hibernate, they rely on stored energy and uptake oxygen from the pond water by moving it across body surfaces that are flush with blood vessels. This way, they can get enough oxygen to support their minimal needs without using their lungs. Turtles have one area that is especially well vascularized — […]

Assassin’s Creed Origins review: A living, breathing ancient world

Enlarge / A world so nice, you won’t even mind the mundane quests. Glistening sands and teaming life stretch far away. I stand at the head of a gilded Pyramid, looking away to the bustling lives and vibrant oases around me. Dust curls up along the horizon, eager to embrace a nearby village. Hippos lumber […]

Dementia symptoms: Breathing in polluted air could trigger brain condition

Dementia describes a set of symptoms that can include memory loss and difficulties thinking, and it is one of the UK’s leading killers. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but there are factors known to increase your risk – and breathing in toxic air could now be one of them. MPs today warned […]

Top 10 facts about breathing

1. Research has shown that slow, deep breathing can reduce anxiety in mice. 2. An average adult breathes in about 13 pints of air every minute.  3. Inhaled air is about 78 per cent nitrogen, 21 per cent oxygen, about 0.04 per cent carbon dioxide and one per cent other gases. 4. Exhaled air is […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: ‘Belly’ breathing can RELIEVE symptoms of the PAINFUL condition

GETTY Irritable bowel syndrome: Stress is a major trigger It’s a long-term condition of the digestive system, which can come and go in bouts lasting a few days to several months at a time. One in five people suffer from IBS at some stage in their life, and twice as many women are affected as […]