Scientists have identified the molecular interactions that give spider silk its exceptional strength and flexibility, opening the door to new bio-inspired materials for aircraft, protective clothing ...

Solar panels and wind turbines increasingly dot the landscape, but the future of clean energy may well depend on how smoothly ...

From vegetation scans to 360-degree smoke detectors, new tools are trying to shine a light on the most dangerously dark areas ...

While temperatures remain frigid in the Berkshires, house fires have been on the rise. The town of Lee has battled three ...

Helium is inert, which makes it useful in a lot of different industries. But helium’s colorless and odorless non-reactivity ...

Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms following Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter.

Scientists at Hopkins, University of Florida simulate and predict human behavior during wildfire evacuation, allowing for improved planning and safety ...

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) loaded with customizable anti-cancer antisense oligonucleotides suppressed cancer growth. Lung cancer, specifically Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)-the most common ...

Four new high‑tech AI camera stations have been installed as part of a pilot project aimed at detecting smoke from wildfire almost instantly.