Getting enough oxygen in the water can be hard work. While fish and many other aquatic animals take air directly from the water through gills, other animals find ingenious ways to drag air bubbles ...

I have a confession to make: I hold my breath. I don’t know I’m doing it until I take the next breath and realize I haven’t breathed in a couple of minutes. Since I don’t do it intentionally, it’s ...

He shattered the previous world record by over five minutes — now Croatian athlete Vitomir Maričić shares the details of his ...

What do elite Navy SEALS, world-class free-divers, and marine mammals have in common? They all push the limits of breath-hold endurance — yet only one group evolved with the right warning system to ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. New perk: Easily find new routes ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. (KFSN) -- Breathing deeply isn't just for yoga class. A specialized method of deep breathing is keeping some breast cancer patients from getting unintended doses of radiation to ...

The human body has a number of mechanisms that prevent you from holding your breath until you suffocate. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The confines of gothic horror meet the sprawling American Dust Bowl in “Hold Your Breath,” the feature debut of directing duo Karrie Crouse and Will Joines. The film often does too much, reaching for ...