July Fourth is one of the worst days of the year for air quality in the region, said Daniel B. Curtis, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Cal State Fullerton. Curtis and his students ...

In the earliest days of the United States, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about the celebration of independence, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fireworks are the result of a combustion reaction where oxygen and other fuels are added together to create light, color, sound, propulsion and more for all of our senses, explains Paul Smith, ...

Bring chemistry to life with the spectacular science of fireworks! This FREE teaching resource is designed to introduce students to the fascinating chemistry behind fireworks through an engaging ...

So how do they make different colors come out of a firework explosion?They use different materials to get different color combinations. Impress your friends or your chemistry teacher by remembering ...

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, ...

When you are watching the fireworks this year, just think — that is chemistry in action! Okay, you may not be thinking about science and would rather focus on the show, but the spectacular colors and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Paul E. Smith, Purdue University (THE CONVERSATION) In the earliest days of the United ...