In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay alive

More than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and adapt to changing environments. New technologies now allow researchers to measure gas exchange with far greater precision, opening the door to even deeper insights into insect physiology. The discovery, however, remains just as fascinating today as it was when researchers first reported it. By temporarily closing off their breathing system and carefully controlling when air enters and leaves the body...