A gel that makes trees fire-resistant could help prevent wildfires

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The news: A gel developed by Stanford researchers could be sprayed on forests and vegetation to make them fire-resistant, helping to stop wildfires from spreading. It’s made from cellulose polymers (extracted from plants) and particles of silica, which are chemically identical to sand, mixed with a flame-retardant fluid. How to use it: Fire-fighting sprays are…

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