Liquid Oxygen’s Surprising Role in Helping Fish Flourish

Liquid Oxygen’s Surprising Role in Helping Fish Flourish

The world can’t seem to get enough of seafood as the demand for it is progressively rising. Overfishing continues to run rampant, effectively hurting the ecosystems of the ocean. Luckily, aquaculture has joined the fight in meeting the world’s seafood demands,...
Medical Gas as International Aid

Medical Gas as International Aid

As COVID-19 continues to affect the health of communities around the world, access to the already highly demanded commodity medical oxygen is becoming scarce. Several low- to middle-income countries are experiencing medical oxygen shortages, with costs, training, and...
Could Carbon Monoxide Become the Next Medical Gas?

Could Carbon Monoxide Become the Next Medical Gas?

Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous gases in existence. But could it be used to save lives? With a growing understanding of the mechanism of action of carbon monoxide and its intracellular pathways, several studies have started shining a light on the possible...
Medical Gas Market Expected to Grow by 7%–8% as Demand Increases

Medical Gas Market Expected to Grow by 7%–8% as Demand Increases

A new report shows that the medical gas market is expected to continue growing.  Why? The short answer is that medical gases have become more important than ever to treating a wide range of diseases, like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary...
Why Divers Don’t Use Pure Oxygen and Safe Scuba Diving Tips

Why Divers Don’t Use Pure Oxygen and Safe Scuba Diving Tips

One of the most incredible inventions in modern history, scuba diving allows aquatic enthusiasts to “breathe underwater” and explore previously unreachable depths. Scuba diving works by having divers wear a scuba oxygen tank with compressed air that is reduced to...
Will Too Much Oxygen Hurt You?

Will Too Much Oxygen Hurt You?

Everyone knows that humans need oxygen to live. The human body can only survive a few brief moments when it is deprived of oxygen. However, did you know that too much oxygen can be harmful to you as well? Oxygen toxicity, also known as oxygen poisoning, is lung damage...