In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ...

Fireworks displays on Independence Day are created by the combination of different metal salts, which emit light at unique ...

A staple for summertime activities- fireworks! Where do they get their characteristic color from? I traveled down to the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As we gear up for Independence Day celebrations, many of us are looking forward to the dazzling firework displays that light up the summer night sky. But while you’re enjoying those ...

Every Fourth of July, audiences look to the sky to witness a spectacular symphony of science. Dr. Marcy Towns, a chemistry ...

Look up tonight, and you’ll see more than just bright lights, you’re watching chemistry in action. If you’ve ever wondered how fireworks get their color, it all comes down to science, specifically ...

America's 250th birthday is here, and many are excited for one of the holiday's most beloved traditions: fireworks. But how ...

"So first of all, you have a tube that the charge goes down into, and there’s a fuse, and you ignite the fuse," said Purdue ...

Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

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

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that fireworks can pollute both the air and water in ways that extend beyond the ...

The periodic table of elements you learned about in chemistry class is responsible for the beautiful display of colors we see ...