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Butt-breathing science goes from IgNobel Prize infamy to human reality

Scientists that won an infamous 2024 IgNobel Prize for "discovering that many mammals are capable of breathing through their anus" may indeed have the last laugh. They've now completed a successful ...

Heat, Sweat, and Motion: A wearable hydrogel for real-time cardiorespiratory monitoring

FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Continuous monitoring of heart rate and ...
The New York Times

The science is clear: Deep breathing can be a game changer for anyone. Elite athletes agree

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...
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Radical new breathing technique 'Butt Breathing' confirmed safe in human trial

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 ...

Virtual breathing coach as effective as a human trainer, study shows

A study by Aston University researchers suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions ...
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Project enables high-risk patients to test their own breathing at home

Blood tests are a common method for detecting disease or vitamin deficiency. Now researchers at SINTEF are working to find signs of disease in human breath through the BreathSense project. The goal is ...