Camping wisely helps prevent wildfires
Some wildfires occur naturally, but people who are careless or unprepared cause many of these blazes, according to Recreation.gov.
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Improved fire safety and evacuation safety of mining personnel
The results of a research study performed by Rickard Hansen at Mälardalen University (MDH) in Sweden may lead to improved fire and evacuation safety of mining personnel. The most common form of subterranean fires is vehicle ...
Social Sciences
May 13, 2015
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Report: Dangerous lab fires show lack of training
Science teachers need more safety training before running dazzling chemical experiments that can result in dangerous flash fires.
Other
Oct 30, 2014
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Buildings vulnerable 20 years after LA earthquake
Twenty years after a strong earthquake struck Los Angeles and surrounding communities, engineers say buildings around the region remain vulnerable.
Engineering
Jan 16, 2014
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Third fire in Tesla Model S reported
A Tesla Model S electric car caught fire this week after hitting road debris on a Tennessee freeway, the third fire in a Model S in the past five weeks.
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 7, 2013
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Feds won't investigate Tesla electric car fire
U.S. auto safety regulators have decided not to open a formal investigation into the Oct. 2 fire that damaged a Tesla electric car near Seattle.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 25, 2013
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Best Buy recalls batteries over fire risk
Best Buy is recalling 5,100 replacement batteries for the MacBook Pro due to a fire risk.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 19, 2013
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The bee's knees for detecting disease
Fire blight is a serious threat to fruit trees. Now a quick test has been developed at the Vienna University of Technology, which can indicate the danger early - with the help of bees.
Plants & Animals
Apr 22, 2013
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Infrared technology for measuring the effect of fire on materials
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid are developing an infrared measuring method to analyze the thermal properties and resistance to fire of composite materials. This advance would have applications in aerospace ...
Engineering
Dec 19, 2011
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Space Image: Aflame
Fire acts differently in space than on Earth. Sandra Olson, an aerospace engineer at NASA's Glenn Research Center, demonstrates just how differently in her art. This artwork is comprised of multiple overlays of three separate ...
Space Exploration
Jun 24, 2011
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