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Where does the oxygen for the oxygen mask really come from?
Oxygen masks on the aircraft will be dropped automatically if the cabin suddenly loses air pressure and helps passengers breathe in a few minutes.
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Space science
99.99% white dwarf atmosphere is pure oxygen
Astronomers first discovered a white dwarf with an outer layer containing 99.99% oxygen.
Medicine - Health
Treatment of ulcers with ineffective pure oxygen
Sores when treated with pure oxygen are not faster to heal but can also be harmful to patients, according to Reuters. A team of scientists at the University of Pennsylva…