• Tue, February 11, 2025

by: Firehouse

Fire Studies: Fireground Strategies: The Science of Suppression vs. Extinguishment

Michael Daley explains why the way that water is applied must be combined with the amount that's delivered to achieve successful outcomes.

by: Nature

Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?

Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists are scrambling to understand their effects on health.

by: Swarajya

CM Bhupendra Patel unveils Gujarat's Global Capability Centres Policy 2025-30, Aiming For 250 New GCC, 50,000 Jobs

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday (11 February) launched the Gujarat Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025-30 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, reported The Economic Times.

by: Indiatimes

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Know the history and significance of the day

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on February 11, aims to promote gender equality in STEM fields. Despite women's signific

by: BGR

Groundbreaking AI chip runs on light and is smaller than a grain of salt

Researchers have created a light-manipulating AI chip smaller than a grain of salt that can harness light to power computations.

by: NDTV

Indian Scientists Develop Environment-Friendly Way To Treat Hazardous Bio Waste

Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Thiruvananthapuram have developed an indigenous technology that treats biomedical waste using chemicals and converts it into manure.

by: Forbes

AI Agents Are Here: How Businesses Must Adapt To Stay Competitive

AI agents are reshaping how customers shop—learn how businesses must adapt to stay visible and competitive in an agent-driven world

by: manilatimes

Nasdaq-Listed Prenetics Announces Genomics-Based Partnership with Humanity Protocol and Launches Crypto Strategic Reserve

Humanity Protocol is an innovative decentralized identity solution that employs advanced technologies-ranging from palm recognition to DNA-based testing-to establish robust Proof of Humanity credentials. Its privacy-centric approach ensures sybil-resistant identity verification across various Web3 applications.

by: TechCrunch

Google leads $230M convertible note for Boston quantum computing startup QuEra

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by: kq2

SJSD administrators give update on 2024 bond projects

St. Joseph School District administrators provided an update Monday night on the ongoing projects stemming from the passage of the April 2024 Bond issue.

by: MassLive

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In fiscal year 2024, 219 organizations in Massachusetts received approximately $3.46 billion in National Institutes of Health funding to support 5,783 research projects.

by: Graphic

Meet Ephraim Oracca-Tetteh, Overall best student of UG's 2025 Congregation with perfect 4.0 FGPA

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by: Billboard

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by: QNS

Ridgewood's PS68 Q students take a trip to the Intrepid Museum funded by Council Member Holden

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by: Firstpost

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by: Telefonica

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by: DualShockers

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by: PCMag

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by: ScienceAlert

Volcanoes Could Reveal Where to Dig Minerals For Future Energy Technology

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by: KUOW

Trump canceled the 'National Nature Assessment.' Scientists want to publish it anyway

After months of work, a group of scientists were close to publishing a U.S. government study called the National Nature Assessment. Experts in various fields had measured the relative health of lands,

by: MSN

Andhra Pradesh planning work from home 'in a big way', says CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh is emphasizing 'Work From Home' to boost workforce participation, particularly for women. Leveraging the Andhra Pradesh IT & GCC Policy 4.0, the state aims to create IT office spaces across cities and towns.

by: MSN

Social chatbots can effectively alleviate loneliness and social anxiety

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by: Firstpost

China is building economy fortress amid rising US trade pressures: Report

China is ramping up self-sufficiency in key industries like EVs, semiconductors, and AI to counter US trade restrictions, though challenges in chip production and global market tensions persist.

by: MSN

SXSW Adds Issa Rae, Joe Manganiello, Conan O'Brien, Kevin Bacon & More Speakers To Lineup

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by: MSN

Kiryn Hoffman on Leading the National Children's Museum

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by: MSN

Decoding Shenzhen's tree growth seasons using smart remote sensing

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by: MSN

CT Students To Talk With Astronauts Aboard International Space Station In Rare Space Q&A

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by: MSN

Improved QR code format could quash phishing attacks by notifying users where they're heading

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by: MSN

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About 400 kilometers northwest of Sydney, just south of Dubbo, lies a large and interesting body of rock formed around 215 million years ago by erupting volcanoes.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

Open University of Kenya Introduces 18 New Programs Including Free Courses

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by: MSN

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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed hope that these initiatives will foster greater workforce participation from women professionals.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

New 3D Model for Gastric Cancer Research

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

China's Xi Is Building an Economic Fortress Against U.S. Pressure

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by: MSN

Special Report-China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid

By Joey Roulette, Eduardo Baptista, Sarah El Safty and Joe Brock (Reuters) - On the outskirts of Cairo, a cutting-edge space lab was supposed to be the first in Africa to produce homegrown satellites.
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by: SiliconRepublic

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As AI tech guzzles more and more energy, Dr Yating Wan and her team aim to provide light relief with their quantum solution.

by: CNN

'World's first' lab-grown meat for pets launches in the UK

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by: manilatimes

Onward and Upward, Zoomlion Kicks Off 2025 with Delivery of Over 10,000 Units, Valued at US$782 Million

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by: MSN

Top chip designer Sun Nan leaves US and finds 'room to play' in China

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by: MSN

Scientists discover brain mechanism behind nicotine withdrawal

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by: MSN

An underwater city by 2027: this crazy project funded by a mysterious anonymous investor ?

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by: MSN

Merck Foundation Marks International Day of Girls & Women in Science Through Their MARS Awards

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by: MSN

STEMM without women? A lost opportunity for science and innovation

Translating increased women's enrollment in STEMM to greater participation of women in research needs a supportive ecosystem.

by: MSN

10 engineering colleges in India for pursuing BTech without JEE Main 2025 score

With JEE Main results out, many students explore engineering colleges that do not require JEE Main scores for BTech admission. Institutions like BITS Pilani, NSUT, Manipal Institute of Technology, and VIT offer alternative admission routes through their own or state-level exams.

Fire Studies: Fireground Strategies: The Science of Suppression vs. Extinguishment

Michael Daley explains why the way that water is applied must be combined with the amount that's delivered to achieve successful outcomes.
The article from Firehouse.com discusses the nuances between fire suppression and extinguishment in firefighting strategies. It explains that suppression involves reducing the intensity of a fire, often by limiting its access to oxygen or cooling the fire's fuel below its ignition temperature, thereby controlling its spread and intensity. Conversely, extinguishment refers to completely putting out the fire, ensuring no re-ignition occurs. The piece delves into the science behind these methods, highlighting how understanding the fire tetrahedron (fuel, heat, oxygen, and chemical reaction) is crucial for effective firefighting. It also covers various techniques like direct attack, indirect attack, and combination attack, and how these strategies are applied based on the fire's behavior, the environment, and the resources available. The article emphasizes the importance of training and knowledge in applying the right strategy at the right time to ensure safety and efficiency in firefighting operations.

Read the Full Firehouse Article at:
https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/article/55252546/firefighting-strategies-the-science-of-suppression-vs-extinguishment

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