Michael Faraday famously stated that there is no more open door by which you can enter into the study of natural philosophy than by considering the physical phenomena of a candle. Today, along with inspiring curiosity, flames are critical to many industrial processes.

This video reveals the sometimes elusive physics behind combustion in an artistic and interesting way.  The creators of the visualization (Veritasium, Youtube Channel) are effective in exploring the chemical makeup of a common flame.