Research from Japanese scientists has revealed that mammals, including mice, rats, and pigs, can absorb oxygen through their rectums. This groundbreaking work may offer new treatments for respiratory failure, particularly as it originated during the Covid crisis when ventilators were scarce. Their findings have led to a clinical trial exploring the potential of this method in humans suffering from breathing difficulties.
The Ig Nobel prizes, awarded for achievements that inspire laughter and thought, recognized the interplay of innovation and absurdity. The awards ceremony, held at MIT, featured real Nobel laureates and playful activities like paper-plane throwing, showcasing the lighter side of scientific achievement. Honorees this year also included studies examining the guidance of missiles by pigeons and the relationship between old age claims and mortality rates in certain regions.
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