Discussion
UMD Scientists Create ‘Smart Underwear’ to Measure Human Flatulence
shermantanktop: When gas hits $5 a gallon at the pump, scientists get creative.
toenail: I wonder what comes after that, a tax for methane emissions?
kotaKat: "This workplace is an Ultra-Low Emissions Zone. Violations will result in a daily standing charge docked from your pay."
kotaKat: Tired: Kohler's poop camera.Sleepy: Withings' piss sensor.Wired: Smart fart panties.
zoklet-enjoyer: Future Ig Nobel candidate?
nullorempty: And I just invented a fart-tube to route gasses away from sensors - already assuming farts will be taxed.
paulbjensen: …and the Danes will tax it, just like they tax cow farts.
CalRobert: Well, given that both are destructive to the planet, that makes some sense.(Also, cow burps are the bigger issue)
ramon156: Methane is the most harmful gas right now, but the solution for some reason is more money to the gov. Maybe we should do something about that meat industry
nullorempty: Methane you say.May be they should just stop the wars for now. Stop spilling oil into the seas. Stop dropping bombs. Stop all the crazy shit they are doing.As far as meat is concerned - our bodies need meat and fat to stay healthy.
nytesky: I know this is worthwhile, especially with the rise in colorectal cancer in younger adults, perhaps this will help in early detection.But I did take a double take and go “Is it April already?”
k4rnaj1k: This can potenitally help people actually tell if their microbiome is okay. Seems like an actually useful study and will be very helpful for doctors.
salad-tycoon: Finally, we might have proof that family member(X) truly is releasing biological weapons grade flatulence at the next holiday get together.
salad-tycoon: Small annoyance, the team name is missing an E.Wish they had gone with The Human Enterologic Flatulence Atlas Research Team.
throwup238: This reminds me of one of the pinnacles of Canadian culture, Kenny vs Spenny. In one episode titled “Who Can Blow the Biggest Farts?” they used a device that measures flatulence to judge who blew the biggest fart.I assume with this underwear we all can participate in gamified flatulence with a global leader board.
MrWiffles: I’ll remind us all that the subject of human flatulence has been one of interest for some of history’s greatest minds - and humorists - for several centuries at the very least:https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-32-02-02...
oulipo2: Can we bind it so when I fart it closes the tab?
This research was supported by the University of Maryland, the Maryland Innovation Initiative Phase I and the UM Ventures Medical Device Development Fund.
SoftTalker: My first question was: who funded this? Seems like a candidate for a Proxmire Golden Fleece Award.This research was supported by the University of Maryland, the Maryland Innovation Initiative Phase I and the UM Ventures Medical Device Development Fund.
