Can Humans Actually Breathe Liquid? (The Bizarre Science Explained)
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Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are unique synthetic liquids that possess the seemingly impossible ability to hold massive amounts of oxygen. In this video, we explore how this bizarre, breathable liquid went from a mind-bending 1960s experiment to a Hollywood spectacle, and eventually a medical miracle. Can Humans Actually Breathe Liquid? The Bizarre Science Explained | Simple Things Surprising Histories This documentary-style episode from Simple Things Surprising Histories tells the fascinating story of breathable liquids, the science of deep-sea pressure, and how medical researchers are using heavy fluids to save lives. Topics covered in this video: • What breathable liquids (Perfluorocarbons/PFCs) are • Why humans drown in water but can breathe in certain liquids • How PFCs hold up to three times more oxygen than human blood • Dr. Leland Clark’s groundbreaking 1960s mouse experiment • The crushing pressure of the deep ocean and "the bends" • The real science behind James Cameron's movie
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