Soot can build up over time from burning candles, incense, or even fireplaces, leaving unsightly black streaks that ...

Trimmed wicks make for a cleaner burn with less smoky residue. Ever buy a brand new candle only to watch its glass jar turn black and smoky? There's a way to prevent those unsightly smoke stains ...

This included scented candles. “I looked up at my ceiling and saw this black soot, and thought," What are we breathing in? There has to be a better way.” This led Miller down a rabbit hole ...

Now, a report in Angewandte Chemie International Edition suggests that not all nanoparticles produced from candle soot are bad; indeed, some may prove to be useful. Chengde Mao and colleagues at ...