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Volunteers agreed to be buried face-down in the snow, for science

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A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show, buying crucial time for an avalanche rescue.

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When a person is trapped in an avalanche, he or she has very little time before his or her oxygen supply runs out. A new safety device that channels the air to the face of the buried person could prolong survival and increase the chances of success of the rescue, suggests a clinical trial. Participants [...]

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Science News broke the news in United States on Monday, November 3, 2025.
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