The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the ...

Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans ...

Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua ...

Dr. Jaewoo Kim's research team at the KIST, has developed a groundbreaking solution to overcome these limitations: the "Epoxy/MXene One-Component Solution." This innovative material consists of epoxy ...

The best mattresses we've tested use alternative materials to fiberglass, such as plant-based flame retardants. However fiberglass is still used in many low- and mid-cost mattresses — and ...

A well-planned house that endured severe flames from the Palisades fire has put a spotlight on innovative protective features ...

Fire retardants are used to slow or stop wildfires. Similarly, flame retardants are used in appliances like TVs and building ...