The whirling flame could be faster and cleaner ...

Scientists created 17-foot fire whirls that burn oil spills faster and cleaner than conventional methods, reducing soot by 40 ...

The science pros at TKOR build a USB-powered fire tornado and capture the incredible results, combining airflow, heat, and ...

Researchers from Texas A&M and UC Berkeley have successfully conducted the first large-scale experiment ...

Sometimes, the craziest ideas just happen to be the best. Fire whirls burn oil spills faster and cleaner than fire pools, a ...

"Our goal is to harness the chaotic nature of fire whirls as a powerful, precise restoration tool, to protect coastlines, marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole." The post Scientists Suggest ...

In the frantic hours following an offshore oil spill, emergency responders face a destructive decision: let the oil spread or ignite it. Once ignited, it creates an "in-situ" fire pool that stops the ...

An international group of scientists has stated that fire vortices can become an effective tool for eliminating oil spills in the ocean. Despite the seeming extremity of the idea, experiments have ...

Researchers have run the first large-scale field test of deliberately generated fire whirls over crude oil floating on water, ...

A couple of years ago, self-described “professional mad scientist” and undisputed YouTube legend Drake “Styropyro” Anthony uploaded a video featuring various experiments performed with the crazy ...