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Using Sound Waves to Put Out Fire: Story of Two George Mason University Students
Imagine fighting a fire without water, foam, or chemicals—just the power of sound.
Videos of the extinguisher in action went viral, racking up millions of views and landing the duo features in outlets like TIME, The Washington Post, and even The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Plus, environmental factors like wind, air density, and flame intensity can mess with the sound waves’ effectiveness, making the technology less reliable in uncontrolled settings. Picture a future where drones blast sound waves at flames, AI predicts fire behavior, and robots handle the heavy lifting—all while keeping firefighters safer and reducing environmental impact.
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