"US Navy to Test Highly Sensitive Party Glow Sticks for Biothreat Detection"
Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new technology using glow sticks for the testing and detection of biothreats, which has garnered interest from the U.S. Navy. The glow stick technology involves a rapid test that can detect proteins or toxins within 15 minutes, with results displayed via a smartphone app. The U.S. Navy plans to test the technology for identifying biothreats, and the researchers are optimistic about its potential applications in military settings and beyond, including medical testing for viruses like COVID-19 and flu.