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By Brian Zahn Dec 12, 2018

Health

Why don’t I have to think about breathing?

You inhale so automatically that you might not even realize how you know to do it in the first place.

By Kevin Fong/The Conversation Mar 21, 2018

Science

They hang between life and death in a delicate balance.

By Sara Chodosh Feb 12, 2018

Science

To hit a 1.6-inch target after an all-out cardiovascular sprint, take a deep breath.

By Mary Beth Griggs Jan 9, 2018

Health

Getting rid of fat can be exhausting, but it's as natural as breathing.

By Sophie Bushwick Dec 9, 2016

Science

Add graphene to get detectors that can measure breathing, blood pressure—and spider footsteps

By Alexandra Ossola Feb 9, 2016

Health

Scientists identified the signals in the brain that tell you to take a deep breath

By Daniel Engber Mar 16, 2015

Animals

Short answer: Do bears poop in the woods?

By Colin Lecher Apr 4, 2013

Science

And scientists want to use it to test for illnesses, as they would with your blood or urine.

By Julie Beck Sep 19, 2011

Technology

A couple years ago we saw wireless technology that would allow us to see through walls. Now, the same team...