The glow of a light stick comes from a chemical reaction, and this phenomenon is called chemiluminescence. It may be difficult to tell, but there are a couple of different chemical compounds in the ...

Are all glow sticks and every chemical inside them poisonous? Are there any planet-friendly alternatives? If you're considering purchasing glow sticks for your next party, concert-going experience ...

The humble glow stick Here’s how they work: When you bend a common glow stick, it breaks a small glass container inside holding a mix of 3% hydrogen peroxide and another substance. This mix reacts ...