July Fourth brings some of the year's worst air pollution, thanks to fireworks
Americans' fervor for Fourth of July fireworks has some unfortunate side effects.
Environment
Jul 4, 2018
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News tagged with fireworks
New device and companion app let anyone safely trigger fireworks from their smartphones
A Purdue University professor has created a device and a companion smartphone app that allow anyone to set off fireworks from a safe distance.
Software
Jul 3, 2018
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Fireworks safety for pets that do and don't like them
Whether your pet is curious about fireworks or fears them, here are tips from a Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine expert.
Plants & Animals
Jul 3, 2018
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False stories claim NASA 'confessed' to spreading lithium
Some websites are falsely claiming that NASA has "confessed" to "dosing Americans" with lithium and other chemicals.
Earth Sciences
Mar 22, 2018
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Chemist explains the science behind fireworks
Whether you'll be watching fireworks along Boston's Esplanade or somewhere else this Fourth of July, you won't be the only one relaxing this holiday.
Materials Science
Jul 3, 2017
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Fourth of July fireworks discouraged for sake of bald eagles
Independence Day traditions in one small Connecticut town are clashing with an effort to protect an iconic symbol of the United States.
Ecology
Jun 27, 2017
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Video: Sparklers in super slow-motion
As Independence Day approaches, people across the country are getting ready to celebrate with fireworks. Sparklers are a classic crowd-pleaser, and this week Reactions looks at the chemistry of these July 4th mainstays in ...
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Jun 28, 2016
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Fireworks are fun but can reduce visibility
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that there is a sharp reduction in visibility caused by fireworks and bonfires on Guy Fawkes' night. They found that visibility was further decreased when the relative ...
Environment
Nov 2, 2015
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Night sky puts on a meteor shower to celebrate Rosetta's closest approach to the sun
A firework display is often the finale of a celebratory event, something that many people can experience and enjoy at the same time. This week, the 9 – 14th August, we should be seeing a firework display with a difference: ...
Space Exploration
Aug 12, 2015
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Love your country, love your dog: Keep pets safe over July 4
To us, fireworks are the sparkling embodiment of July Fourth. But to dogs, they truly are bombs bursting in air.
Plants & Animals
Jul 1, 2015
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