Tiny fire detector inspired by nature could transform wildfire prevention

Tiny fire detector inspired by nature could transform wildfire prevention

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As wildfires grow more frequent and destructive due to climate change, early detection is becoming more crucial than ever. But advanced systems like satellites and thermal imaging are often too expensive for many vulnerable regions. Enter Pyri: a new low-cost, environmentally friendly wildfire detector the size of a pinecone that may offer a game-changing solution. Developed by a team of design engineering gr…