Building a safer world through science

What Causes Thermal Runaway?

Recently, there has been increased media coverage about lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway. As a leader in safety science, we offer our safety science expertise to answer your questions about these topics.

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Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report Released

Read the findings and recommendations from the Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report, which analyzes the systemic issues that contributed to the tragic fire that destroyed much of Lahaina, Hawaiߵi on Aug. 8-9, 2023.

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UL Research Institutes

Tackling Three Grand Challenges

Our work is guided by our commitment to build resilience for a sustainable future; advance individual and societal health in the 21st century; and promote safety at the human-digital interface.

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Discoveries in Safety

UL Research Institutes is a leading independent safety science organization with global reach. We sense and act on risks to public safety with bold hypotheses and objective investigations. Learn about our commitment to tackling three grand challenges.