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 ...

This weekend the sky will be filled up with all kinds of colors from all types of different fireworks over the Louisville area for the much anticipated Thunder Over Louisville event. There will be all ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — No 4th of July celebration is complete without fireworks. There’s some interesting science behind how sparkling colors are made. While fireworks are used for many celebrations today, ...

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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's fun to watch fireworks, but have you ever thought about how the different colors you see are actually made? It's all chemistry. Pyrotechnics use chemicals to make those ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With the Fourth of July just days away, WGNO thought it would be fun to learn some fun holiday-themed science experiments with the kids from STEM NOLA. WGNO’s Kenny Lopez learned ...