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Nature-inspired 'Pyri' wildfire detector wins James Dyson Award

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Pyri uses a pinecone-inspired wax shell that melts in fire, triggering a saltwater solution to send out an alert signal.

The device is low-cost, easy to install, and requires no maintenance, making it an ideal solution for large, remote areas prone to wildfires.

Pyri is based on pinecones from trees in wildfire-prone regions, where the heat of fires triggers seed release.

ABOUT THE EDITOR Sujita Sinha A versatile writer, Sujita has worked with Mashable Middle East and News Daily 24. When she isn't writing, you can find her glued to the latest web series and movies..

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English

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