Ancient Bacteria Were Breathing Long Before Oxygen Became Abundant
Scientists assumed most forms of life before the Great Oxidation Event didn't metabolize oxygen—but recent research suggests ...
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Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?
So why do so many life-forms breathe oxygen? There are probably thousands of kinds of metabolisms, or chemical processes that ...
Oxygen is running low in inland waters—and human activities are to blame
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Unlocking the Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
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Global oxygen drain: Inland waters now consume more oxygen than they produce, researchers raise red flag
Oxygen is central to life — not just for breathing, but for powering the vital cycles of carbon and nitrogen. Yet, oxygen ...
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Breathing techniques that lower blood pressure naturally
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When Breath Fails: The Deep Difference Between Seals and SEALS
What do elite Navy SEALS, world-class free-divers, and marine mammals have in common? They all push the limits of breath-hold ...
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Oxygen is running low in inland waters, and humans are to blame
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...
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Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?
Oxygen is a very reactive element, so why do so many lifeforms breathe it?. | Credit: Dave Kitson via Getty Images We think of oxygen as life, sustenance, a literal breath of fresh air.