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Scientists repurpose handheld car gadget for wildfire early warning

Original: Scientists turn handheld car gadget into wildfire early-warning tool

Researchers have converted a handheld device normally used in cars into an early-warning tool for detecting wildfires, according to Phys.org. The repurposed gadget is said to give advance notice of wildfire outbreaks, potentially improving response times in affected regions.

Why now: Wildfire seasons are intensifying worldwide, so cheap new detection tools attract wide attention.

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• Scientists turn handheld car gadget into wildfire early-warning tool · Phys.org

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