Artificial lungs kept a man alive for 48 hours, providing a crucial window for a life-saving transplant, according to a Nature News report published on February 6, 2026. This groundbreaking medical feat highlights advancements in artificial organ technology, offering hope for patients awaiting transplants.
The Nature News article, part of the Nature Podcast, detailed the use of an "external, artificial-lung system" that sustained the patient. While specific details about the patient or the procedure were not provided in the source material, the report emphasized the significance of the technology in bridging the gap until a suitable donor organ became available.
In other news, a separate study, referenced by Phys.org, focused on environmental concerns. Blood tests conducted on young bald eagles along the Wisconsin River are being used to track PFAS pollution. The Great Lakes Eagle Health team, traveling by boat, truck, and foot, is collecting samples to monitor the health of the eagle population.
Meanwhile, a Time article highlighted the history of reporting on the possibility of life on Mars. The article noted that the New York Times ran a major piece in 1906, declaring "There Is Life on the Planet Mars." The article also mentioned the 1996 NASA announcement regarding potential fossilized remains of ancient bacterial life found in a Martian meteorite.
Corrections to previously published articles were also noted in Nature News. One correction, originally published on January 28, 2026, addressed the interchange of images in Extended Data Figs. 8 and 9. Another Nature News summary, drawing from multiple sources, also mentioned a correction to a January 2026 article regarding image errors in its extended data figures. This summary also included unrelated news about a deepfake scam trial and Sir Elton John's testimony in a privacy lawsuit.
Finally, the Nature News summary also highlighted a separate study that revealed that methane levels unexpectedly rose during the 2020 lockdowns due to reduced atmospheric "cleaners," emphasizing the complex relationship between pollutants and climate change.
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