Explore how laser power beaming works on a small scale, its basic principles, experimental setups, and potential applications in wireless energy transfer, drones, and next-generation power systems.

A warship built around its own invulnerability usually becomes the fleet’s most vulnerable concept. The appeal of a giant surface combatant wrapped in powerful lasers is easy to understand. Navy ...

Development areas in mining have long been held back by fragile external infrastructure and complex setups that struggle to keep pace with a moving mine face,” says Joe Vandecar, head of product at ...

A guided-missile destroyer at sea doesn’t need a missile to show it is ready. In a Navy-run drill, a bright beam came off the ...

Laser headlights are a game-changer for nighttime driving, but as one BMW owner found out, replacing a single damaged unit can set you back more than the price of a used car.

Crystal jellyfish have an eerie beauty: thanks to a natural protein, they emit a faint green glow. For decades, researchers ...

The U.S. military will test a high-energy laser weapon at White Sands Missile Range, designed to disable drones.

Astrobotic, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), has successfully completed Phase II of its NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) project for Distributed Agent Localization ...

The U.S. Navy has deployed the HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance) during Operation ...

HTV-X1 is set to be released by Canadarm2 from the ISS, remaining in orbit for three months while conducting JAXA-controlled science experiments and technology demonstrations.

Combining a database with over 1.5 billion shots, GPS and an ultra-accurate laser, the Arccos Smart Laser goes far beyond distance and slope.

DIYers swear by these Lowe’s must-haves: a laser level, folding utility knife, advanced stud finder, and compact bar clamps for everyday projects.