Researchers at Stanford and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have created a gel that can be sprayed on structures to prevent them from burning in wildfires.
This new gel demonstrated remarkable durability, lasting seven minutes under a blowtorch, significantly outperforming existing fire retardants, which only lasted about 90 seconds.
The importance of this research is underscored by the increasing frequency of wildfires in California, driven by climate change and environmental factors.
Cal Fire reported extensive damage from wildfires this year, including the destruction of over 700 structures in California's Park Fire, emphasizing the urgency of effective fire prevention solutions.
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