In our lead feature this month, Pierre Thebault explains the history and science of fireworks. He’s one of a band of “pyrotechnicians” constantly seeking new ways to create more spectacular fireworks that are safer and do less damage to the environment. Elsewhere in the issue, you can enjoy our bumper end-of-year reviews section, find out why this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics will be good for business, and explore research into games that can put quantum computers through their paces.
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