Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may pose inhalation risks. Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer ...

Peggy van Asch (left) is seen applying heat with a heat gun to melt the wax causing it to fuse and blend with colours during the process of encaustic wax painting. Under lowering skies on a wet ...