Lithium-ion batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, leading to fires. Now, researchers have used new materials that they say can make batteries safer.
Lots of gifts given during the holiday season contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk if not used properly.
Christmas Day and Christmas Eve were the second- and third-leading days of the year for home cooking fires, respectively, in 2024.
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