These 12 actors held their breath underwater for a very long time. We don't know exactly how long she could hold her breath underwater, but she clearly pushed herself to the limit: She repeatedly ...

For many, swimming is a source of joy and freedom, but holding your breath in shallow water can be fatal. In July 2022, Andrew Baker, a professor working on cardiovascular disease, and his daughter ...

A freediver has broken an iconic world record by holding his breath underwater for almost half an hour. The incredible feat was achieved by Vitomir Maričić (Croatia), who wanted to send a strong ...

If you could choose one superpower from the animal kingdom, many people might wish for the ability to breathe underwater. Marine ecosystems have long fascinated humans, leading to the development of ...

Research reveals how natural selection shaped the Bajau sea nomads’ spleens to boost oxygen delivery, helping them dive for minutes on a single breath. For more than a thousand years, the Bajau — ...