Medicine & TechnologyFlames exhibit a spectrum of colors, ranging from yellow and orange to red, blue, and violet. Discover which hue denotes the highest temperature.
Scientists have developed a new technique to control the interaction of flame with a material using a molecule-thin protective layer. Learn more about it in this article.
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Maryland have finally uncovered the mystery of the whirling blue flame. As it burns fuel with practically no soot, this could be useful for cleaning oil spills.