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How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors and sounds

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 Gazette

Here’s how fireworks work on the Fourth of July

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Among holiday celebrations, nothing quite holds a candle to the commercial fireworks ...
NBC Montana

3D Weather: Lighting up the science of fireworks

MISSOULA, Mont. — Fireworks are part of countless celebrations around the world, including the celebration of America’s Independence Day. Spectacular arrays of color have been mesmerizing us for years ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Your burning questions about fireworks, answered

Fireworks are a staple of Independence Day celebrations, ringing in the New Year, baseball games, amusement parks and backyard hangouts. But what really creates these spectacular displays? Recently, ...
KRDO

See how fireworks work, and where to watch in Southern Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pyro technicians in Colorado Springs showed KRDO 13's Bradley Davis how they prepare fireworks ahead of tonight's big shows, like the one at 9:15 p.m. at the Patty ...