Researchers develop smart underwear to measure flatulence in new study

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed smart underwear with a small sensor to measure hydrogen gas emissions from intestinal microbes, according to a study published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X. A pilot study indicates people fart significantly more than previously thought. The technology aims to provide more accurate data on normal gas production, as previous methods relied on unreliable individual memory and missed emissions during sleep.