There are hundreds of chemical formulas – or as I like to think of them, pyrotechnic recipes – for fireworks. These recipes ...

The color in fireworks come from metal salts, which are made up of metal and non-metal atoms that create pure, intense colors when burned (they burn via a range of other chemical compounds and ...

Fourth of July fireworks can be pretty to look at and fun to play with (e.g. the legal at-home variety), but have you ever wondered what makes them crackle, spark, fly and explode into color? It's ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Fourth of July holiday is this week and that means bright colors and big booms are coming to the night sky. Fireworks are a staple of the Independence Day celebration in the ...

Different types of chemicals packed inside fireworks are responsible for the variety of colors. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Kurume-Shimin Fireworks, a centuries-old technology, are an iconic symbol of ...

It is that time of year when my poor dog cowers under the bed as the rocket's red glare of fireworks is seen and heard across the country. Perhaps I am stealing from my fellow writer and chemist, Dr.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo- We all love fireworks and the brilliant colors and shapes that come with them, but we don’t really know the history or science of these big explosions in the sky. Here are 14 facts ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — With July 4, and summer in ...

New Year’s fireworks cause spikes in air pollution, toxic metals, water contamination & wildlife disruption. Alternatives ...

How do fireworks make the colors that keep eyes glued to the sky? What's inside includes a fuse and fuel to make the firework explode. Also inside are one or more capsules or packets containing metals ...