Humans can hold our breath longer than we think by taking advantage of our body’s innate survival instincts - and then ignoring them.

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could breathe underwater? But is it even possible?

If you want to be able to breathe underwater, you're going to need to get creative. So some turtles, dragonfly nymphs, and sea cucumbers decided to use their butts.

Fishes survive underwater pressure as they do not breathe through their lungs. Therefore, they do not have air pockets that can be compressed due to the high pressures. However, fish aren’t the only creatures found at such incredible...

Fishes survive underwater pressure as they do not breathe through their lungs. Therefore, they do not have air pockets that can be compressed due to the high pressures. However, fish arent the only creatures found at such incredible...

Vagal stimulation maneuvers work best for anxiety you feel physically, like heart racing, body sweating or feeling light-headed. But you don’t have to be in the throes of a panic attack to do it. You can do it if you’re...

These videos are from 2012 so my interest in trees goes back a long ways. I think these videos discuss two of the most interesting and amazing facts about our leafy friends: they are made mostly of CO2 (which comes from us breathing out...

The 3 simple ingredients of sun, air and water lead to every type of weather on Earth. The atmosphere is constantly trying to balance heat from the sun with water vapor and air to create a dynamic planet. The unique properties of the...

In this breathtaking talk, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry takes us with him into the ocean's depths. Meter by meter, he explains the physical and emotional impact of water pressure, silence and holding your breath. His eloquent...

Have you ever longed to swim while wielding a longer snorkel? Well, there are a few reasons why they might be shorter than you'd like.

If you're ever in a car accident that results in the car sinking, you only have seconds to react and save your life. Here's what to do. Following is a transcript of the video: Reaction time and speed are key for survival. A sinking car...

What is the deepest dive a human can survive? It’s far deeper than you could even imagine! Join us on this journey into the depths of human survival.

Every legacy has a compelling origin. The soon-to-be-launched Landsat 9 is the intellectual and technical product of eight generations of Landsat missions, spanning nearly 50 years. Episode One answers the...

This week, Hank elaborates on why Fugu can kill you by illustrating the ideas of solutions and discussing molarity, molality, and mass percent. Also, why polar solvents dissolve polar solutes, and nonpolar solvents dissolve...

Lice don’t just thrive in the biomes of body hair and fur, they can also live in a place that seems like it should be bug-free: the oceans.

Our rocky planet Earth is wrapped up in a gaseous blanket, known as the atmosphere. It’s this atmosphere that we can thank for all the life on earth. In fact, it is the only planet in our solar system with an atmosphere that can sustain...

This video emphasizes the importance of cooling down after a workout. The video also highlights the benefits of stretching, hydrating, and nourishing the body after exercise, as well as the potential benefits of massages for muscle...

Physicist Michio Kaku discusses the main difficulties humans face in colonizing Mars and how to overcome them. Read more at BigThink.comhref='https://bigthink.cYouTubeoFacebook-Twitterving-on-mars-a-4-step-guide-for-humans'...

Going to the snowy mountains is not all fun. Amidst it all lies avalanches so strong they can uproot anything that blocks their path. But here are some ways you can survive the deadly grip of an avalanche. Tech Insider tells you all you...

Faced with escalating population pressure and new construction technologies, western architects are designing cities in the skies, and under the