Scientists have taken lasers beyond light and into the realm of sound, creating a breakthrough “phonon laser” that manipulates tiny vibrations at the quantum level. By dramatically reducing noise in ...

Researchers have developed a new kind of lidar system that simultaneously measures the location, speed and material properties of objects in a scene. This type of information could be useful for ...

Discover how a digital laser measure helped make a built in bookshelf and fireplace project easier. From planning layouts to getting precise measurements, this handy DIY tool became an essential part ...

A practical look at common tape measure use on the job site, with a focus on accurate measuring and better building habits. What small measuring mistake do you see most often? Coffee linked to ...

The U.S.military is paving the way for the regular deployment of high-energy laser weapons on American soil for air defense amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones. The Federal ...

The U.S. government can now use a counterdrone laser along the southern border after the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreed the weapons are safe, the two agencies announced ...

Military and aviation safety officials have finished a safety assessment of the use of lasers to counter drones along the U.S. border with Mexico and found a way to move forward that will keep air ...

Laser weapons are such an entrenched sci-fi trope that it's easy to forget just how real this tech can be (and is). While we're not exactly close to seeing real-life "Star Wars" space battles, the U.S ...

Abstract: The error field plays an essential role in improving the positioning accuracy of the distributed measurement system (DMS). The key is to identify and ...

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. BMW has always treated ...