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Video: New fire-resistant material from China survives 2,700°F heat from welding torch

A PhD researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has developed a new flame-resistant material ...
Digital Trends

Heat any jacket with the Torch 2.0, the world’s first universal coat heater

Heated apparel is making strides across the outdoor industry. And while heated jackets are certainly not a new thing, the Torch 2.0 is the first heater engineered to be used with any kind of coat.
LAist

Olympic Torch Draws Heat in San Francisco

And I'm Robert Siegel. The Olympic torch arrived in San Francisco today for its only U.S. appearance. But the event turned into a game of cat and mouse, with police sneaking the torch past thousands ...
NPR

Olympic Torch Draws Heat in San Francisco

San Francisco braces for big street protests as the Olympic torch makes its way through the city. Demonstrators are angry over China's recent dealings with Tibet. The Bay Area is home for scores of ...