Cyalume glow sticks pictured at the AUSA annual convention in Washington. (Colin Demarest/Staff) “Oh, my kids love these,” a man in a suit said, barely breaking stride as he grabbed a sample before ...

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 ...

In bleaches and disinfectants, this strong oxidizer rips apart molecules to whiten or clean. Here it's sealed in a glass capsule that cracks open when you bend the plastic stick. Once it's unleashed, ...

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—or chemlights, as they’re known in the military—have proven useful in the battlefield and other military situations, and Air Force researchers have recently discovered a way to make them ...

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 ...