THIS ISN'T A joke. Though it kind of started out as one. Scientists are now one step closer to answering a critical question: Is it possible to breathe through your butt? But first, some background.
Scientists have discovered that smoking changes human lungs in a way that may make breathing physically harder over time. A ...
Breathing through your backside may sound like science fiction, but a Japanese clinical trial recently suggested that one day it might help human beings with lungs that can’t get enough oxygen. The ...
Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about humans' unique breathing patterns, how a hotter planet worsens droughts, and the diets of dinosaurs. It is time, once again, for our science ...
A study suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human trainer. A study by Aston University researchers suggests that a computer-generated breathing ...
How long can you hold your breath? 30 seconds? A minute? Longer? Whatever your answer, there’s a very high chance it’s not as long as some divers out there. Whether through culture, evolution, or just ...
It is time, once again, for our science news roundup from Short Wave. That is NPR's science podcast. Reporting this time, Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson. Welcome, you two. RACHEL CARLSON, BYLINE: ...
Researchers wanted to investigate a virtual coach as an alternative to training provided by a human They developed a virtual coach to guide users through breathing exercises Majority of study ...