Jun 30 2011
Handwashing Cuts Flame Retardant Exposure
Worried about the flame-retardants PBDEs? Handwashing is a good idea, research shows.
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Mar 30 2011
Beams of Electricity Zap Fires
But don't trade in the firefighting hose for a electrical wand just yet.
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Feb 17 2011
Spray-On Skin Cells For Burn Victims
A new technique helps regenerate the skin of burn victims, drastically reducing recovery time.
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Jan 12 2011
Tech Sees Fire Where There’s Smoke
A sensor that works better than infrared can find fire sources, even when dust and smoke are thick.
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Sep 27 2010
Firefighting Tech Holds Its Ground
Firefighters adopt a containment strategy when it comes to urban fires, like the one that swept through Boulder.
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Aug 02 2010
Motorcycle Fights Fires
Fire departments around the world are beginning to outfit motorcycles with fire-fighting equipment.
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Feb 05 2010
Flame Retardants Linked to Fertility, Development Problems
Women with high levels of flame retardants in their blood took longer to become pregnant, and children scored lower on development tests.
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