'5D' storage could fit 500TB on a CD-sized glass discThat would be 10,000 times more data than Blu-ray discs.By S. Dent, 11.01.2021
The UK's high-energy lasers could zap drones and missiles out of the skyIt's also working on radio frequency weapons to disrupt computers and electronics.By C. Fisher, 07.09.2019
'Whisper' laser tech sends audible messages to specific peopleIt can beam tones, music and speech to someone's ear from a distance.By S. Dent, 01.28.2019
FDA says unapproved 'designer vagina' treatments are dangerousThe lasers involved in the procedures can cause serious burns and other injuries.By R. England, 07.31.2018
Researchers create 'true' 3D holograms by trapping particles"The future won't be the future without a Princess Leia projector."By S. Dent, 01.25.2018
Scientists recreate Neptune's diamond rain using powerful lasersThey turned plastic into nanodiamonds by subjecting it to extremely high pressures.By M. Moon, 08.21.2017
The Army is flight testing helicopter-mounted laser weaponsTomorrow's squad support copters could fire beams of radiation from afar.By D. Lumb, 06.29.2017
GE is working on a massive 3D printer for jet engine partsThe company reveals plans for the 'world's largest' 3D printer that uses metal powders.By R. LeFebvre, 06.21.2017
Researchers will attempt to ‘reanimate’ a corpse with stem cellsWhat's the worst that could happen? Zombies, that's what.By A. Tarantola, 06.01.2017
Prostate cancer laser treatment cures half of trial subjectsNormal side effects like erectile dysfunction were almost non-existant.By S. Dent, 12.20.2016
Scientists built a chip without semiconductorsVacuum tube-era tech could lead to faster chips and better solar panels. By S. Dent, 11.08.2016
ICYMI: NASA is going to colonize a space rockGet ready for cool asteroid photos in about two years. By R. Baldwin, 09.10.2016
ICYMI: Sea power could take wind power's bragging rightsUnderwater tidal turbines might be the next energy powerhouse.By K. Davis, 08.31.2016
ESA plans to study the wind by shooting lasers from spaceThe project will offer greater insight into how the heck wind works.By M. Smith, 08.08.2016
ICYMI: Google's so much closer to delivery by droneKeep an eye out for toilet paper rain.By K. Davis, 08.03.2016
Curiosity rover can shoot lasers at any rock it wantsNASA gives its Mars rover the ability to choose what rocks to analyze.By S. Buckley, 07.21.2016
ICYMI: Brightest X-ray laser, 3D printing cartilage and moreDrawing in 3D just got weird.By K. Davis, 04.06.2016
Scientists use lasers to sniff out E. coli on foodIt'll even work for foods packaged in cellophane. By T. Seppala, 03.30.2016
UK pilot union wants laser pens classified as offensive weaponsThey've had it up to here with being dazzled during flights.By A. Tarantola, 02.15.2016