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From bamboo sticks to modern chemistry: A history of fireworks on display at the Science History Institute in Old City

Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

The Bomb Pop was invented in Kansas City. Here's what to know

The Bomb Pop was invented in Kansas City. Here's what to know ...

Ten years later, family still seeks answers in unsolved Central Park explosion

As New York City marks the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Golden family from Virginia is marking a far different milestone: ...
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Boom, Whistle, and Blue: How chemistry creates your favorite fireworks

Every Fourth of July, audiences look to the sky to witness a spectacular symphony of science. Dr. Marcy Towns, a chemistry ...

The surprising history of the red, white and blue Bomb Pop popsicle

Red, white, and blue popsicle is a symbol of a carefree summer. But when it was invented in 1955, it was a reflection of the country's fight for military supremacy during the Cold War.

Red, white but rarely blue – the science of fireworks colors, explained

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

'Independence Day' at 30, White House explosion explained, interviews

Volker Engel and Douglas Smith revisit the signature scene from Roland Emmerich's 1996 summer blockbuster.