Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić broke the world record for longest human breath hold with a stunning 29 minutes and 3 seconds—almost five minutes longer than the previous record, set in 2021.

How long can you hold your breath? 30 seconds? A minute? Longer? Whatever your answer, there’s a very high chance it’s not as long as some divers out there. Whether through culture, evolution, or just ...

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 ...