The author has long advised readers to return old smoke alarms to manufacturers. Then he tried doing it himself.

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A smoke sensor developed by La Trobe University academics that has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in ...

False fire alarms can be a big problem, wasting time, money, and emergency resources. Now, a team of South Korean researchers ...

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Two other children, ages 7 and 10, survived. Winstrom said the 46-year-old mother removed seven smoke detectors from the house and poured lighter fluid before setting the fire. She was outside ...

Cannabis smoke contains most of the same toxins and carcinogens that make tobacco smoke harmful to your health. Some methods, though, may be safer than others. If you’re looking for the ...

Whether you’re dealing with smoke from wildfires, cooking or cigarettes, the right air purifier can make a significant difference in your home. The best air purifiers for smoke are effective at ...

“Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in size,” says Monica Kraft, professor of pulmonology and system chair for the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

Smoke alarms aren't just beeping annoyances that go off when a breaker flips or your cooking gets a little zesty. These detectors are vital, legally required security systems in residential homes ...

The Amazon Echo Dot doesn't have a smoke detector built in, but if you subscribe to Alexa Emergency Assist ($59/year), it can listen for smoke and CO2 detectors (as well as glass breaking), and ...