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 ...

Fireworks have come a long way since they were first discovered in 200 B.C.in China. Historians believe that fireworks were created by accident when bamboo was tossed into fire. Then, around 800 B.C., ...

When you see the dazzling display of fireworks this week across Arkansas you are witnessing a fantastic display of the science of chemistry at work. The explosions that leads audiences to ooh and ah ...

Fireworks, as you can tell from the name, involve fire. To get a fire you need fuel, oxygen and heat, and that’s true in fireworks also. The fuels used in fireworks are solids, most commonly carbon ...

Fireworks may look magical, but every burst, color, and pattern is driven by precise chemistry and physics. In this video, we ...

There seems to be almost no limit to firework shapes these days—stars, hearts, rings, and even smiley faces light up the skies during festivities around the world. But one thing you likely won't see ...