A 7,000-Year-Old Fire-Starting Kit Was Just Unearthed in China
The fire-drilling toolset is older than the pyramids but is remarkably well preserved.
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Why firefighters in LA can’t use salt water from the ocean to battle wildfires
Seawater may be plentiful, but its salty drawbacks make it a last resort for battling flames.
Wristbands show firefighters are exposed to a lot of cancer-causing chemicals — even when they’re not at a fire scene
Being a fireghter comes with a greater risk of cancer, regardless of whether they are called to put out a ...
Some 15,000 years ago, a prehistoric culture created intricate art by firelight
There's more to this art than meets the eye.
New eco-friendly coating could make wood and clothes resistant to fire
The coating could be applied to a number of different materials, including 3D-printed parts and textiles.
California fires break new record as residents are evacuated across the state
The worst of the wildfire season is yet to come in California.
The Arctic sees record heatwave amid forest fires. What does it mean for the world?
It could have consequences for the entire planet.
The key to avoiding massive wildfires? Small, strategic controlled fires
Fires in Australia have shown that we need to get proactive and work to prevent fires.
Humans figured out how to start fires way sooner than expected
Ancient humans knew how to handle and make fire earlier than assumed.
New gel-like material can stop wildfires for months at a time
Wildfire-B-Gone!
Amazon is burning at a record rate in Brazil
Brazil saw a sharp spike in deforestation during July, which has been followed by extensive burning in August.
Wildfires lock away a ‘considerable amount of carbon’ for centuries, or even millennia
I'll admit it -- I did not expect this.
Watch the ‘World on Fire’ in this amazing NASA satellite image
On any given day, large areas of the globe are covered in fire.
Three Old Scientific Concepts Getting a Modern Look
The ancients often got it wrong about science -- but they weren't that far off.
Firehawks: In Australia, birds of prey are intentionally setting the forests on fire
There's a new arsonist in town -- one with wings instead of hands.
Salem Fire Department veteran explains basic fire behavior with a burning dollhouse
Know how it acts and stay safe.
Study found human habitation promoted forest growth in British Columbia over the past 13,000 years
These trees shellfishly used the First Nations' trash to grow.
Become a fire-bender – all you need is some electricity
Take a candle, light it, turn it on its side -- we all know what will happen. The convection cell ...
Two students created a device that extinguishes fires with soundwaves
What do fires and deep sounds have in common? Not much right now, but they might have a lot in ...
How fire burns in zero gravity
In space, of course, you can't have any fires because there isn't any oxidizer (i.e. oxygen) to sustain the combustion ...
Infrared holographic imaging allows firefighters to see through flames
Two images of a live human subject as seen through flames. When viewed in infrared or white light, the man ...
Firefighting in space might lead to important combustion advancements
Space offers incredibly fascinating experimental conditions for various scientific studies, otherwise very hard or practically impossible to replicate on Earth. ...
