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.

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 ...

WENATCHEE, Wash. -- These teachers have some serious moves. The staff at Cascade Elementary School surprised students with a glow stick dance routine at the year-end awards assembly. A blur of neon ...

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 ...

Signature Theatre is ending its 2011-2012 season with a rousing tribute to the disco era, complete with roller skates, mirrored balls, leg warmers and glow sticks: “Xanadu,” a musical so big and ...