Since developing advanced technologies such as underwater breathing equipment, high-altitude flight and space flight, humans have encountered many natural barriers to exploration. However, as each of these barriers presents itself, soon after we seem to find ways to breach them. Take the example of deep-sea diving. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there should be much to the process, assuming you can get your air supply to come under water with you. But upon embarking on this frontier, it becomes apparent that additional complications, such as decompression sickness and the crushing pressures of deep water, are natural forces to be Continue reading →