53K views · 1.3K reactions | Michael Faraday was born #OnThisDay in 1791. He is most famous for his experiments in electromagnetism and his efforts to engage the public in science through the Christmas Lectures, though he came from humble beginnings as Dame Julia Higgins tells Brian Cox: | The Royal Society | Facebook

A burning candle looks like a simple thing, but Michael Faraday knew it encapsulated a treasure trove of chemistry 🕯️ This demo inspired by Faraday's 1848 lecture series "The Chemical History of a Candle" shows how the vapour of the wax is the part of the candle that actually burns. Watch the full lecture here: youtu.be/cqTPYoye2J8 | Royal Institution of Great Britain

The humble candle is actually a sophisticated and fascinating piece of technology! 🕯️ Materials engineer Mark Miodownik follows in Michael Faraday's footsteps, exploring the "chemical history" of a candle. | Royal Institution of Great Britain