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Australian Fart App Launched by CSIRO
CSIRO's new fart-tracking app aims to understand Australians' flatulence habits and improve health research.
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- What prompted CSIRO to develop this app?
- The study is motivated by a 2021 survey showing that 60% of Australians experience excessive flatulence, with 43% reporting it regularly. CSIRO hopes to define a "normal" number of daily farts.
- What data does the app collect about users' flatulence?
- The app aims to understand the patterns of flatulence in Australians and advance research in health and wellbeing by collecting data on frequency, odor, loudness, duration, and lingering time of farts.
- What is the purpose of the "Chart Your Fart" app launched by CSIRO?
- The CSIRO, Australia's leading scientific organization, launched a fart app called "Chart Your Fart" to study Australians' flatulence habits.
- What information will be gathered from app users, and how will it be used?
- Participants are asked to record their flatulence data for three days, including a weekend day, using the app. The information will help create a profile of a "normal" fart across different age groups.
- What is the scientific significance of studying flatulence according to CSIRO?
- According to CSIRO expert Megan Rebuli, flatulence is a natural phenomenon indicating a properly functioning digestive system. Factors such as food, illness, and eating habits can affect gas production and its characteristics.