Deep-sea diving could soon become a lot safer thanks to a new valve being
developed in Britain. The valve in divers’ mouthpieces often freezes open. This
can happen when a change in the airflow through the piping leads to a sudden
drop in pressure and temperature. Moisture freezes in the valve, jamming it open
and wasting air, leaving the diver little time to surface before running out of
air. British engineer Francis Kay is about to test a new valve, developed with a
grant from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, that
should solve the problem. The…
To continue reading, today with our introductory offers
Advertisement
More from Â鶹´«Ã½
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending Â鶹´«Ã½ articles
1
We've found a mysterious substance on Titan and Pluto
2
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
3
Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again
4
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
5
Remarkable fossils rewrite the story of how animals conquered the land
6
Can prebiotics, probiotics or postbiotics help your ageing microbiome?
7
Sperm have been made magnetic to allow IVF inside the body
8
Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted thanks to HPV vaccine
9
A new measure of health is revolutionising how we think about ageing
10
Will lab-grown sperm let infertile men have children of their own?
