Although black powder remains one of the most important components in fireworks today, in order to create the colorful displays audiences expect, it must be combined with many other chemical compounds ...

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 ...

In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, ...

This weekend the sky will be filled up with all kinds of colors as people celebrate the 4th of July. Have you ever wondered about the chemistry involved behind creating the wide variety of fireworks?

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July holiday. From rural towns to bustling urban metropolises, Independence Day creates endless opportunities to watch sparks fly. Thanks to their complex ...

Although black powder remains one of the most important components in fireworks today, in order to create the colorful displays audiences expect, it must be combined with many other chemical compounds ...