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University Develops Smart Underwear to Measure Flatulence

2/23/2026

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Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed "smart underwear" to measure flatulence and are seeking volunteers for a study.
A 2025 study found that healthy adults fart an average of 32 times daily, roughly double prior estimates, underscoring variability.
Led by Brantley Hall, assistant professor at the University of Maryland, the project aims to establish a baseline for normal gas production and contribute to the Human Flatus Atlas.

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Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed "smart underwear" to measure flatulence and are seeking volunteers for a study.
A 2025 study found that healthy adults fart an average of 32 times daily, roughly double prior estimates, underscoring variability.
Led by Brantley Hall, assistant professor at the University of Maryland, the project aims to establish a baseline for normal gas production and contribute to the Human Flatus Atlas.