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 ...
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Fireworks offer mixture of fun, danger

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Many people consider sparklers and firecrackers an essential part of celebrating Independence Day with sizzle. Others consider them accidents waiting to happen. Safety ...