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 can reduce the flammability of cotton ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature.

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?

Researchers from Texas A&M University have developed a groundbreaking technology that can dramatically reduce the ...