From pedicures to the Peregrine rocket, paraffin wax proves its worth
Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 06:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Your candles, crayons, and pedicures have something in common with a revolutionary aerospace engineering project from NASA and Stanford University. The paraffin wax used in familiar, everyday products and pampering is also what fuels the Peregrine hybrid rocket motor.