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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Israel will enhance its weapons amid Operation Epic Fury, making its aircraft more lethal

Israel is advancing its military capabilities by developing laser weapon systems for its Air Force amidst ongoing operations with the U.S.

Mar 20 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Imax's laser super screen has the best projection in São Paulo cinema

The Imax with Laser at Cinépolis JK Iguatemi has been recognized for its outstanding projection quality, significantly enhancing the cinema experience for audiences in São Paulo.

Mar 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China team’s space laser breakthrough takes communication speeds to high orbit

China's research team has achieved an impressive breakthrough in high-speed satellite communication, sustaining uninterrupted data transmission for over three hours at 1 Gbps.

Mar 4 • 13:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Laser in action. The first footage shows the destruction of missiles by a new Israeli weapon

The article discusses new footage that demonstrates the effectiveness of an Israeli weapon designed to destroy missiles.

Mar 4 • 07:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Has Laser Technology Entered the Battlefields in Israel?

The discussion surrounding Israel's use of laser weapons to intercept rockets from Lebanon raises questions about the operational status of the 'Iron Beam' defense system.

Mar 3 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At HCO, you achieve your visual freedom with maximum precision and comfort

The HCO in Uberlândia, Brazil, has become a leading eye hospital due to significant investments in advanced ophthalmological technology, including the state-of-the-art Visumax 800 laser system.

Mar 2 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A record laser between Tenerife and La Palma to multiply communications by 1,000

A Valencian start-up, FYLA, is testing a revolutionary laser communication technology in the Canary Islands that claims to vastly outperform existing methods like fiber optics and 5G, achieving record transmission speeds without the need for physical infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Drones armed with lasers to tackle illegal rubbish dumps

The Environment Agency in the UK is deploying laser-equipped drone squads to combat rising illegal waste dumping, amidst criticism of its enforcement capabilities.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Novel glass disk preserves humanity's cultural heritage for thousands of years

Microsoft scientists have unveiled a new data storage system that inscribes information into regular glass with a laser, potentially preserving it for up to 10,000 years.

Feb 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Custom Rolls-Royce receives first laser-engraved hood

A Custom Rolls-Royce has become the first to feature a laser-engraved hood, showcasing advanced technology in luxury car design.

Feb 18 • 15:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Instead of expensive missiles, a bet on lasers. Ukraine showed a quiet 'killer' of Russian drones

Ukraine is developing a laser weapon system named Sunray to combat Russian suicide drones more efficiently and cost-effectively amid a shortage of air defense missiles.

Feb 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Breakthrough laser-based blood test detects cancer long before any scan could

Scientists in China have developed a groundbreaking laser-based blood test that can detect cancer markers significantly earlier than conventional scans can identify tumors.

Feb 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is the powerful cutting-edge laser weapon tested by the Pentagon that forced the closure of airspace in El Paso, Texas

The Pentagon tested a new laser weapon that resulted in a temporary airspace closure in El Paso, Texas, after concerns over safety risks arose.

Feb 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ukrainians tested the Sunray laser cannon

Ukrainians have completed tests on the Sunray laser cannon, showcasing advancements in military technology amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 13 • 12:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

In Texas 'invasion of drones from Mexico', but the US laser cannon shoots down a balloon

Texas has seen a surge in drone activities from Mexico, prompting extreme military responses, including the deployment of laser cannons.

Feb 12 • 17:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ukraine Tests New Laser Weapon

Ukraine is reportedly developing a new laser weapon to protect against Russian drones, as demonstrated by soldiers with a model called 'Sunray.'

Feb 12 • 13:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

For your smartphone to function, the laser must hit a tin droplet moving at 300 km/h 180,000 times per second: This is how EUV lithography works

The article explains the intricate process of EUV lithography crucial for modern semiconductor manufacturing.

Feb 12 • 05:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Oaxacan Clinic Incorporates Cutting-Edge Technology in Skin Treatments

Luxany aesthetic clinic in Oaxaca unveils a state-of-the-art medical-grade laser technology for dermatological treatments.

Feb 11 • 03:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine develops low-cost laser air defence system Sunray – The Atlantic

Ukrainian engineers have unveiled a new low-cost laser air defense system called Sunray, designed to effectively target Russian drones at a fraction of the cost of Western alternatives.

Feb 10 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Against noise and jammers: Baltic Sea ships will start communicating with lasers

French and Lithuanian companies are collaborating to implement a secure, interference-resistant laser communication system for ships in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 10 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

USA micro-laser weapon brings down drones operating at the speed of light

The USA has introduced a new micro-laser weapon capable of destroying even jamming-resistant fiber optic FPV drones, providing a solution to the challenges faced in the Ukraine war.

Feb 3 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Testing a Weapon on a Finnish Field, Whose Need is Evident on the Ukrainian Front – 'The Phenomenon is Real'

Finnish drone defense company Thor Dynamics is testing a laser-based drone interception system in Finland, anticipating its first sales by the end of the year, as highlighted by journalist Antti Kailio.

Feb 3 • 09:22 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

China’s first-of-a-kind ABF crystal creates most energized solid-state laser beam

A laboratory at the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry has developed a groundbreaking ABF crystal that produces the shortest wavelength laser beam at 158.9 nanometers, potentially advancing fields like quantum computing and precision manufacturing.

Feb 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Visumax 800: The best technology in the world for you to parade without glasses

The HCO offers cutting-edge technology with the Visumax 800 laser, allowing individuals to experience Carnival without glasses by correcting vision issues like myopia and astigmatism.

Feb 2 • 11:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Israel's army has a new powerful weapon - Iron Beam

The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the delivery of the first operational high-power laser missile interception system called Iron Beam, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Dec 29 • 08:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Israeli army received 'Iron Beam': A powerful weapon can intercept projectiles, but has one drawback

The Israeli Defense Forces have received their first operational high-power laser interception system called 'Iron Beam', designed to integrate with existing air defense systems like Iron Dome and David's Sling, despite having one notable limitation.

Dec 29 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Start of a Technological Revolution - Israel's Army Receives Super Laser

Israel's new laser defense system can intercept rockets, drones, and more, being touted as a cost-effective solution compared to previous defense measures.

Dec 28 • 16:14 UTC

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