Farmers will often place sheets of plastic on the ground along their crop rows, in order to help hold moisture in the soil. According to a new study, however, the use of wax-coated sand may be a ...

Everything you need to know about how to eat popular wax bottle candies to ensure you stay safe when consuming this nostalgic and sweet treat.

Scientists in Iraq have applied two different kinds of phase-change materials to lower the operating temperatures of PV panels. Their experiment showed that beeswax and paraffin wax are particularly ...

Beachcombers along the Texas coast this week may have noticed an unusual find scattered for miles: smooth, white clumps that look a bit like soap, plastic or even chunks of cheese. In reality, it’s ...

If you're wondering if wax paper is microwave-safe, learn when it's safe to use, the potential risks of using it improperly, and the best alternatives when needed.

Paraffin wax might be washing up on a Texas beach. Staff at the Matagorda Bay Foundation, stewards for Central Texas's estuaries, say material that they believe to be paraffin washed ashore Sunday, as ...