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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Of all the fireworks shows the Grucci company puts on nationwide, the Jersey City July 4th show stands out for chief pyrotechnician Pat Buffolino. "You've got Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower and the ...

The first firework was pretty basic. A Chinese monk named Li Tian took a piece of bamboo, stuffed it with gunpowder, and threw it into a fire, producing a bang loud enough to scare away ghosts. That ...

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 ...

This Fourth of July, retail fireworks sales are booming more than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, demand for DIY firework shows is so high that Phantom Fireworks has estimated, based on ...