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 ...

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 ...

(The Conversation) – 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, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: Judy Chicago’s pyrotechnic art exhibit, “Forever de Young,” is ignited outside the de Young Museum in San Francisco, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, filling ...

Fireworks inject color and light into the night sky. According to a new study, they also emit toxic metals into the air. Heavy metals like titanium, copper, strontium, and even lead, are often packed ...

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, a recall has been issued for TNT Red, White & Blue Smoke fireworks. Here are the details: The recall involves TNT Red, White, & Blue ...

Not all colors of fireworks are equally easy to create. In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ought to be ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. (The Conversation) – In the earliest days of ...

Paul E. Smith is president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. He is a member of the American Pyrotechnics Association, the National Fireworks Association, and the International Pyrotechnics ...

Paul E. Smith is president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. He is a member of the American Pyrotechnics Association, the National Fireworks Association and the International Pyrotechnics ...