July 5, 2007Researchers claim that lasers can be used to boost read/write speed of magnetic media by 100 times, with prototype due within decade.TAGS:laser, researcher, field, hard drive
March 2, 2006Real-life CSIs may soon add a NASA-engineered photography tool to their arsenal of crime-solving gadgetry.TAGS:laser, object, scientist, photograph
April 11, 2006newsmaker Los Alamos honcho Doug Beason says directed energy beams will soon be able to zap missiles in flight.TAGS:laser, diode, microwave, energy, weapon, CD Player, CD
June 14, 2006As costs drop, lasers will replace cutting tools and medical equipment, Coherent CEO John Ambroseo predicts. Photos: Forty years of lasers at CoherentTAGS:laser, semiconductor, Germany, light-emitting diode, color, CEO
December 21, 2006What's the best way for light to travel from point A to point B? The long way, says Big Blue.Image: Optical signals delayedTAGS:IBM Corp., signal, laser, component, Intel
June 27, 2006At the source of power for much of the Pacific Northwest, amazement at what man can build--and sadness at the costs. Photos: A view of Grand CouleeTAGS:dam, visitor, generator, laser, voice, history, U.S.
June 30, 2006Israeli start-up offering food and water purification issues age-old cry: We can kill more bugs than you.TAGS:water, fiber-optics, food, laser, Israel, Europe, U.S.
August 2, 2007Chief Scientist Thomas Killion talks about Army R&D efforts, high-tech soldiering and the outlook for robots and drones.TAGS:Thomas Killion, chief scientist, robot, gear, R&D, laser, Iraq
March 30, 2007Known for his edible menus, Homaro Cantu now wants to print ads you can eat, shrink your kitchen tools into one drawer and "green" the restaurant industry.Photos: Where the menu is an appetizerTAGS:patent, kitchen, Chicago, laser, touch screen, open source