Scientists often talk about fungi in ‘iceberg’ terms, in that what you see above the surface is a small fraction of what lies beneath. Dig into the dirt below a mushroom cup and you’re likely to find ...

After the devastating Palisades fire, residents of Sunset Mesa, a community between Malibu and Pacific Palisades, are embracing a new approach to rebuilding. Inspired by the concept of "herd immunity, ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

Oriented strand board (OSB) has been a trusted staple in construction for decades. Builders have relied on its consistency, familiarity and structural performance in an industry where predictability ...

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...

The introduction of ALEC² PyroWall™ has revolutionized fire protection in the FRP manufacturing industry, ushering in a new era of safety. Since its launch, ALEC² PyroWall™ has driven a significant ...

As wildfire season arrives, homeowners can decrease the risk of their homes catching fire by making sure they are built with fire-proof materials. Embers can collect in the small nooks and crannies on ...

A new mineral supply partnership could strengthen manufacturing and scalability plans for Xeriant’s fire-resistant construction materials as the company moves toward certification and ...

Global industrial cable manufacturer LAPP stands out in the rapidly growing data centre market with its range of B2ca-rated, highly fire-resistant cable equipment. Drawing on its centres of excellence ...