Israeli defence technology firm Rafael says its Iron Beam directed energy weapon has achieved operational status following ...

The Defense Department has been aggressively pursuing laser weapons and defense systems, a push that gained significant ...

The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first high-energy tactical laser weapon to be fully integrated and cleared for operations ...

The U.S. Army has been acquiring multiple versions of the LOCUST laser weapon system to bolster its ability to shoot down hostile drones.

During femtosecond laser fabrication, photons are mainly absorbed by electrons, and the subsequent energy transfer from electrons to ions is of picosecond order. Hence, lattice motion is negligible ...

Swift verdict of not guilty in case of Jacob Winkler another high-profile defeat for Jeanine Pirro, US attorney for DC A man tried on a felony charge of aiming a laser at presidential helicopter ...

There appears to be an uptick in the use of orthodontic palate expanders in young kids. But there are questions about whether the devices are necessary or just another body modification for aesthetic ...

Whether you're mounting fixtures, installing shelving, or hanging artwork in your home, it's critical to ensure the item is perfectly level. While traditional bubble levels are useful for quick checks ...

The Pentagon authorized an anti-drone laser against a suspected Mexican drone over El Paso, Texas, this week. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Thom Shanker of the Project for Media and National Security.

The high-energy laser used to shoot down what ended up being a party balloon at the southern border, leading to the closure ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Adam Beam was born in Altoona, PA, and raised in Orwigsburg, PA. Adam is the middle child with a younger sister and an older sister. He graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in May ...