A common party favor may be turning into a handy U.S. military tool. Researchers at the University of Houston have discovered how glow sticks can be used in the testing and detection of biothreats.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There will be a lot of trick-or-treaters carrying glow sticks Friday night some kids use them instead of flashlights or to brighten up their Halloween costumes. But glow sticks can ...

Glow sticks are having a glow-up. Researchers have discovered that brightly colored party favors are perfect not just for illuminating dance floors but also for identifying biothreats. Professors at ...

Health experts are warning parents about the dangers of glow sticks in the wake of children swallowing the chemical inside.The Nebraska Poison Center said it has taken more than two dozen calls this ...

This Halloween season, poison control centers across the United States are witnessing a significant increase in calls related to glow products, such as glow sticks and glow jewelry. According to data ...

Glow sticks can be great to play with on a summer's night, but did you know there are ways to make them glow brighter and last longer? It's true! In yet another fun at home science experiment from the ...