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DARPA Suppresses Fire with Magic Wand

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There are lots of ways to put out a fire, but most of them require some way to actually spray or douse the flames with the suppressant. This can cause problems in small or obstructed spaces. It’s this limitation that got DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) thinking about…

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January 22nd, 2012 by: Technabob

Dryshot: Go Ahead, Shoot the Flames! That’s Right, You Heard Me – Shoot It!

How often do you hear firemen yell at each other to “shoot out” the flames? The truth is, probably never.
I’m not saying they might either, even after they get their hands on the DryShot Fire Extinguishing Gun. But it’s worth a shot (pun intended.)…

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June 1st, 2011 by: Hazel Chua

Fire Extinguisher Speakers Are Hot, Hot, Hot

These candy apple red cylinders started out life innocently enough as a couple of fire extinguishers. But after they ran out of foam, they got a second life as a pair of speakers.

While it may seem like a simple idea, Russian modder Strannik put a tremendous amount of effort…

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October 30th, 2008 by: Technabob

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