Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Did you know there are two types of smoke detectors? Both can save your life but they function differently. Those differences have sparked a lot of conversation, even in our newsroom.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - By: University of Cincinnati Journalism Department student Jamie Gregory. University of Cincinnati Electronic Media Division student William Wolkoff contributed. A 2013 city ...

Ionization Smoke alarms are effective when it comes to flaming fires, fires that are caused by ignition of flammable liquids, wood, paper, or open flames that ignite other items. First, ionization ...