The Science of Fireworks

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The Science of Fireworks

They explode in the night sky as brilliant, seemingly spontaneous bursts of color. But the contemporary fireworks display is the product of centuries of experimenting, precise chemistry and computers. Join Kojo as he talks with a fireworks...

They explode in the night sky as brilliant, seemingly spontaneous bursts of color. But the contemporary fireworks display is the product of centuries of experimenting, precise chemistry and computers. Join Kojo as he talks with a fireworks expert about the science behind fireworks.

Guests

John Conkling

Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, Washington College

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