Ancient microbes tied to our earliest ancestors could use oxygen, reshaping ideas about how complex life began on Earth.

A new study from the University of Helsinki reveals how plant mitochondria draw molecular oxygen away from chloroplasts, an interaction not previously documented. The discovery sheds new light on how ...

Don't let failing oxygen sensors compromise your engine's performance. O2 sensors are critical to emissions control on your car, SUV or truck. As the name implies, the O2 sensor (also called an ...

When we view deep-space objects through backyard telescopes, we typically don’t see much color. The big exception is the bright green in certain nebulae. The secret behind this color constitutes a ...

Modern vehicles are pretty complicated pieces of tech. Apart from emissions and other vital functions, the engine control system relies heavily on several sensors to regulate performance. That is ...

Oxygen therapy can help people with certain health conditions, such as emphysema, sleep apnea, or severe COVID-19, get enough oxygen to stay well and function. Oxygen therapy may be a temporary ...

The evaluation of new drugs designed to treat specific anemias should include a thorough understanding of underlying pathophysiology, with a focus on enhancing oxygen transport. In this concise review ...

Toxic gas often is to blame when workers unnecessarily die due to asphyxiation in environments where the oxygen actually is depleted by gases such as nitrogen. In particularly tragic cases, other ...

While oxygen therapy is effective for cluster headaches, its effectiveness for migraine is still uncertain and requires further research. Some studies suggest oxygen therapy may reduce migraine ...