Take flight with us as we navigate the intricacies of air travel in our latest episode of 'The Short Answer' by ScienceABC. Venture beyond the usual discussions of in-flight comfort and deep-dive into something more fundamental: survival. We break down the importance of oxygen, the complexity behind the term 'breathable' at 35,000 feet, and decrypt the intriguing process called 'bleeding.' Understand how these high-flying vessels manage to keep the air comfortable and safe during your journey. Join us as we reveal how the miracle of flight extends beyond just staying airborne, and includes managing oxygen levels to keep us alert and comfortable throughout. Welcome aboard a learning journey like no other.

Music Credits:

Travel Documentary by Purpleplanet https://elements.envato.com/travel-documentary-4RWCLYB

Technology by MusicalSmile https://elements.envato.com/technology-MAB974H

Curious Play by PhilLarson https://elements.envato.com/curious-play-RFB54EH

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleed_air

https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/pdf/fffe086deddeec91ade5f0d676b89b00b2c14cd3

Original Article Link:

https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/how-do-people-get-breathable-air-oxygen-in-airplanes.html

Voice Over Artist:

John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )

Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io

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