Why modern homes face unprecedented fire risks from smart devices, electric vehicles, and aging electrical systems that ...

A fire in northwest Oklahoma City caused by lithium-ion batteries resulted in over $40,000 in damage, leading fire officials to caution against unattended charging.

A lithium-battery incident kit, for example, has various extinguishing tools and safety gear, like a fire suppression pillow, fire blanket and high-heat gloves. How should lithium-ion batteries be ...

Avoiding heat, direct sunlight, and using certified cables are among the key ways to protect devices and keep batteries ...

Modern smartphones and laptops are built with safeguards that make charging during use safe, but outdated devices and ...

Calling it a “nightmare waiting to happen,” new Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia is advocating for regulations that would ...

In just one year, over 20 tons of household batteries have been safely collected and recycled through the city’s new curbside ...

The recipe blends sodium alginate (an inert polymer extracted from brown seaweed) with thin titanium-carbide “MXene” ...

Bloomberg reports that the cargo ship, The Morning Midas, was shipping 3,048 vehicles from brands such as Chery and Great Wall to Mexico when it caught fire. It’s unclear which brand’s electric ...

The Grand Rapids Fire Department is warning people to be wary of lithium-ion batteries after they were responsible for ...

The National Fire Protection Association has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the ...