How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains

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

This ancient black powder lead to thousands of variations of fireworks

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 ...

Here’s how fireworks are actually made

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

Feds urge fireworks sellers to watch for suspicious buyers

As July 4th approaches%2C officials warn about potential terrorists buying fireworks Marathon bombing suspects used low-explosive powder bought at fireworks store All but four states allow the sales ...