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 ...

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 ...

For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows of fireworks. From loud bangs to long whistles, bright reds to pale ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Every year on the Fourth of July, the country lights up with bright and colorful fireworks in the sky. How do these fireworks get their colors? The answer is chemistry!

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MISSOULA, Mont. — Fireworks are part of countless celebrations around the world, including the celebration of America’s Independence Day. Spectacular arrays of color have been mesmerizing us for years ...

In the spirit of the July 4th holiday weekend we’re going to talk about the science of fireworks in this week’s Sunday Science Tidbit. Picture a vibrant firework show in your mind. There’s a variety ...

This story originally appeared on Mental Floss. Every 4th of July, many Americans celebrate their nation’s independence with barbecues, family, and a fireworks display. Whether it’s a few small ...

The Fourth of July is coming up, bringing with it enthusiastic displays of patriotism, mouthwatering barbecue and dazzling explosions that light up the night sky ...