Kerosene heaters led to the cliche “burning the midnight oil.” Before electric lights became common, oil lamps were really the only option for illumination after dark—but these weren’t terribly ...

Kerosene lamps provide ambience from an earlier century. They serve as a light source safer and more powerful than an open candlestick. In the past, they were used on trains and horse-drawn carriages.

It sounds strange. How can soccer balls possibly eliminate the need for fume-filled kerosene lamps in developing countries? With the sOccket–a soccer ball developed by a group of Harvard students. The ...

When the sun goes down over large swathes of the developing world, the 1.3 billion people currently living without access to an electricity connection are plunged into darkness. According to figures ...

Exposure to black carbon particles is 81% higher among Mozambican women who use kerosene as the main source of energy for lighting compared to those who use electricity. This was the main finding of a ...

Getting cozy around a campfire is iconic and nostalgic, but if you don't have a fire pit or don't want to leave your home, there's no reason you have to miss out on the magic of an open flame.