It takes a lot of work to create the extraordinary displays we enjoy on the Fourth of July. Sometimes, the staging alone can take hours of planning for a few minutes’ worth of display—it takes even ...

A Long Island fireworks manufacturer rang in the new year with a new world record. Fireworks by Grucci, based in Bellport, helped produce the world’s largest aerial firework shell that was launched ...

This type of firework is where a shell is loaded into a tube one at a time. When lit, it launches a large firework into the air. Proper use of this type of firework is key. "Make sure you pay ...

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Engineering firework displays — which may seem like rocket science for some —is a form of artistic expression for Felix J. Grucci Jr., who has been blowing up rockets for nearly 60 years. “But science ...

In a multi-break firework, stars are contained in separate cardboard compartments within the shell. Each compartment has its own bursting charge, which ignites and throws out the stars. In order to ...

Victoria Day is fast approaching and numerous celebrations across Canada will include fireworks lighting up the night sky. Here's the science behind these delightful pyrotechnic displays. Fireworks ...

Canada Day is coming up and numerous fireworks shows will no doubt be occurring across the country. Here’s the amazing science behind these delightful displays. On the night of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, ...