Taming the flame: Electrical wave 'blaster' could provide new way to extinguish fires
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 03:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A curtain of flame halts firefighters trying to rescue a family inside a burning home. One with a special backpack steps to the front, points a wand at the flame, and shoots a beam of electricity that opens a path through the flame for the others to pass and lead the family to safety.