Strontium carbonate (red), calcium chloride (orange), sodium nitrate (yellow), barium chloride (green) and copper chloride (blue) compounds are the most common fireworks colors. Fireworks contain an ...

It’s a big weekend in Indiana with the Fourth of July! Many will flock to see fireworks shows across the state and be amazed ...

We’ll be discussing the ingredients behind the colors of fireworks in this edition of Weather Tidbits. The colors you see in ...

"The eggshell is made of calcium carbonate which is a mineral," Dr Kilah said. "The brown colour is from a pigment that is laid down on the egg, it's called protoporphyrin IX, which is like the ...

Skin color is one of the most visible indicators that helps distinguish human appearance, and a new study provides more detail as to how one protein helps produce this wide palette.

When we think calcium, we often think milk and dairy products. But did you know that there is a vast variety of plant-based foods that offers calcium without compromising on your diet? Read on to find ...

Calcium bentonite clay is an absorbent kind of clay that typically forms after volcanic ash ages. It’s named after Fort Benton, Wyoming, where the largest source of the clay can be found, but ...

Ultimately, Rifkin estimates that the most common alt-milks—including oat, almond, soy, coconut, and rice—range from 300-450 mg of calcium per cup, thanks to fortification.

Research does not show any safety issues with calcium phosphate used to color foods, said Katherine Thompson-Witrick, an assistant professor of food science at the University of Florida.