The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

to prove where a heavy metal came from," McCurry said. "We're working on that." Perimeter, the manufacturer of the Forest Service's fire retardant, said McCurry's research was on a formulation ...

Metals used for steel alloys, once considered the poor cousins to iron ore, are starting to come into vogue, with both big and small players joining the hunt.

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

The Los Angeles wildfires recently showed people around the world that celebrity or not, no one is safe from fire.

“We don’t quite have a smoking gun yet because it’s difficult, although not impossible, to prove where a heavy metal came from,” McCurry said. “We're working on that.” Perimeter, the manufacturer of ...

to prove where a heavy metal came from,” McCurry said. “We’re working on that.” Perimeter, the manufacturer of the Forest Service’s fire retardant, said McCurry’s research was on a ...

It might look like the colored corn starch used in some fun runs, but the powder being dropped by planes is actually fire ...

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?

A research team has developed a lithium metal battery using a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that offers greatly enhanced fire safety and an extended lifespan. This research holds promise for ...