Igniting fireworks and watching them light up the sky may be fascinating to some people, but the noise may be triggering for others. Some residents in Acadiana said it can be challenging to ...

Sounds are also a big part of the “full-body experience” of a fireworks show. “Big booms are created by having a powdery substance that rapidly burns and releases gases that creates a soundwave,” ...

It's that time of year when the sound of fireworks and gunfire often get confused. This is how you distinguish the two.

Fireworks are a staple of celebrations worldwide, from New Year’s Eve to Bonfire Night. While the visual spectacle of vibrant colours lighting up the night sky is undoubtedly captivating, the ...

Hidden underneath the bright colors and celebratory nature of fireworks is a combination of ancient chemistry and modern pyrotechnical recipes.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with John Conkling, pyrotechnics specialist and professor emeritus of chemistry from Washington College, about how firework sounds are designed. The Fourth of July is of ...

fireworks Sunday Sound-off: Do laws affect fireworks fun? Milwaukee police cracked down on fireworks this year, and possession fines doubled. Did you still spark up the sky?

Residents are sharing their frustrations with the non-stop fireworks that are being set off in the city.