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Freediver Sets New World Record for Breath-Holding
ScienceYahoo15d ago

Freediver Sets New World Record for Breath-Holding

A freediver has achieved a new world record by holding his breath for nearly half an hour, significantly surpassing the previous record, with both records set using pure oxygen inhalation to aid the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance.

Runner's Diarrhea: Causes and Prevention
Healthhelsingin-sanomat25d ago

Runner's Diarrhea: Causes and Prevention

A doctor explains that oxygen deprivation combined with impact can make runners prone to gastrointestinal symptoms, including the sudden urge to defecate during a run. The article suggests strategies to manage or prevent this common issue.

Bolsonaro moved to intensive care with bronchopneumonia as family renews house arrest plea
PoliticsNPRpublicodigi24+10hvgindex-hrobservadoraktuality-skdh-les-sportsrte-newsvijesti-menewsbeast+2 more1mo ago13 sources

Bolsonaro moved to intensive care with bronchopneumonia as family renews house arrest plea

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted on Friday to the intensive care unit of Brasília’s DF Star hospital after being transferred from prison with high fever, low oxygen saturation, sweating and chills. The medical bulletin said tests confirmed bilateral bacterial bronchopneumonia and that the former president is receiving intravenous antibiotics and non-invasive clinical support.

Societies can’t function without reliable access to space, SatCom is ‘dual use oxygen’: Viasat prez
TechnologyTimes of India2mo ago

Societies can’t function without reliable access to space, SatCom is ‘dual use oxygen’: Viasat prez

Satellite communications are vital for modern society, enabling everything from weather forecasts to national security, Viasat's President Ben Palmer stated at DefSat 2026. He emphasized the need for resilient global SatCom and assured connectivity across various orbits and frequencies. Palmer also highlighted India's strategic approach to space sovereignty as impressive and pragmatic.

Icelandic Firefighters Undergo Intense Staircase Training
Worldmorgunbladidiceland-review8d ago2 sources

Icelandic Firefighters Undergo Intense Staircase Training

Icelandic firefighters are undergoing rigorous staircase training, pushing their physical limits while wearing masks and oxygen tanks. This demanding exercise aims to enhance their readiness and endurance for emergency situations.

Why is the Sky Blue? A Scientific Explanation
Environmentvijesti-me1mo ago

Why is the Sky Blue? A Scientific Explanation

The sky appears blue due to the scattering of sunlight by numerous tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor, which scatter blue light more effectively in all directions.

Surgical Treatment for Obliterative Arteriopathy Discussed
Healthdigi242mo ago

Surgical Treatment for Obliterative Arteriopathy Discussed

Peripheral arterial disease (obliterative arteriopathy) can progressively limit walking and, in advanced stages, endanger tissues due to lack of oxygen. Surgical treatment becomes necessary when medication and endovascular procedures are insufficient.