New Laser Uses Light-Matter Beams
A new kind of laser developed by scientists could potentially replace the conventional semiconductor lasers now widely used in telecommunications and consumer electronics, researchers say. Full story
Property of Rarest Element on Earth Measured for 1st Time
A fundamental property of the rarest element on Earth, astatine, has been discovered for the first time, scientists say. Full story
Warp Speed, Scotty? Star Trek's FTL Drive May Actually Work
In the "Star Trek" TV shows and films, the U.S.S. Enterprise's warp engine allows the ship to move faster than light, an ability that is, as Spock would say, "highly illogical." Full story
IPG Photonics 1Q income climbs, results miss
IPG Photonics Corp., which makes lasers used to process industrial materials, said Wednesday that net income rose 17 percent in the first quarter. Full story
Lasers, microwave deployed in high-speed trading arms race
LONDON (Reuters) - Laser beams and microwave dishes are the latest weapons in an arms race to shave milliseconds off dealing times in the shadowy world of high-speed, computerized financial trading. Full story
Scientists Bounce Laser Beams Off Old Soviet Moon Rover
Scientists have successfully bounced a laser off the Soviet Union's old Lunokhod 1 rover, which trekked across the moon's landscape more than four decades ago. Full story
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Navy deploys new laser to shoot down drones
The Navy has announced its latest weapon, a laser that targets drones and small ships. The cost for using the laser is about one dollar per shot, compared to thousands for the Gatling gun ammo it will replace.
Navy tests new laser cannon
In a new video released by the Navy, the laser is shown obliterating a low-flying drone. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Navy unveils new laser weapon
The Navy released video showing its new laser weapons system during an exercise at sea. The laser is capable of destroying planes, drones and boats. (Video only)
Alternative uses for your planetarium
Rachel Maddow reminds older viewers (or informs younger viewers) of the once popular spectacle of rock-n-roll laser light shows.
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