In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ...

The colors bursting over your head on the Fourth of July are not chosen at random. Each one is a specific chemical element, ...

It’s that time of year again, when we light up the barbeques and fireworks to celebrate another fantastic July 4th, with this year being America’s 247th birthday since the signing of the Declaration ...

But behind every red, white, and blue burst is a little chemistry—and a surprising connection to naturally occurring minerals ...

image: The Fourth of July is just days away, and that means millions of Americans will soon enjoy eye-popping fireworks displays around the country. These dazzling light shows are actually carefully ...

video: From the sizzle of the fuse to the boom and burst of colors -- a new American Chemical Society (ACS) video brings you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks. The ...

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 ...

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, ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Fourth of July holiday marks the arrival of some of the hottest summer days that start to peak for the middle of the season. As the annual celebration of our nation approaches, ...

Why do some fireworks shoot golden flaming balls while others produce green sparks? It's just chemistry. Bassam Shakhashiri, chemistry professor... Fireworks Are Packed With Chemistry Why do some ...