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 ...

(NEXSTAR) — With July 4, and summer in general, upon us, it’s likely that you’re taking in a fireworks show or two. But have you ever wondered what makes the fireworks glow red, blue and nearly every ...

New Year’s fireworks cause spikes in air pollution, toxic metals, water contamination & wildlife disruption. Alternatives ...

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They zoom instead of boom. They flash instead of flare. They assemble into shapes so sophisticated — a swimming whale, a spinning globe, a marching robot — that traditional pyrotechnics can seem a ...

Part of the fun of fireworks night in Detroit is finding the right spot to catch a view. Families set up chairs and grills at every street corner within viewing distance where there’s any sliver of ...