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Revolutionary Gel Could Save Homes From Devastating Wildfires


Stanford researchers have created an advanced gel that protects structures from wildfires by forming a durable aerogel barrier when exposed to heat, providing long-lasting defense even after the water evaporates. As climate change drives hotter and drier conditions, fire seasons are growing longe

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