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

Modern fireworks utilise an ancient black powder mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur, which ignites to create ...

Canada Day is coming up and numerous fireworks shows will no doubt be occurring across the country. Here’s the amazing science behind these delightful displays. On the night of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, ...

Skies across the United States will be lit up by splashes of colors followed by thunderous booms on July Fourth as people coast to coast celebrate Independence Day. Every firework display is unique, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo- We all love fireworks and the brilliant colors and shapes that come with them, but we don’t really know the history or science of these big explosions in the sky. Here are 14 facts ...