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Why don't whales get the bends, when divers can? - Science Scrapbook 11.09.06 artwork
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Why don't whales get the bends, when divers can? - Science Scrapbook 11.09.06

Naked Science Scrapbook by Chris Smith

Sep 5, 201107:14Science & Medicine

If a diver surfaces too quickly after a dive, they can get the bends, or decompression sickness, causing excruciating pain and sometimes even death. In this Naked Science Scrapbook, find out what causes the bends, why hu...