The LaserPecker LX2 is an enclosed desktop laser cutter with swappable modules that bridges hobbyist and small-business laser ...

Can you call it a bandsaw if it has neither band nor saw? [WeldingRod1] does, with his entry in the laser contest — a ...

xTool’s new M2 can handle a variety of projects and uses two cameras to auto-adjust settings for different materials. xTool’s new M2 can handle a variety of projects and uses two cameras to ...

Scientists have finally figured out how mysterious “breather” laser pulses work, solving a puzzle that has frustrated laser physicists for years. These unusual ultrafast lasers produce light pulses ...

Unwanted body hair is something a lot of us deal with, and the usual removal methods can be time-consuming and temporary. Laser hair removal, however, offers us a way to save time and achieve smoother ...

The Demonstrator Laser Weapon System, acting as a ground-based test surrogate for the SHiELD system, was able to engage and shoot down several air-launched missiles during tests at the High Energy ...

If you’re looking to up the ante in your skin-care routine, you might be ready for what beauty insiders have long gatekept: at-home lasers. You’re likely already ...

When lasers were invented in the 1960s, they opened new avenues for scientific discovery and everyday applications, from scanners at the grocery store to corrective eye surgery. Conventional lasers ...

One of America's most recognized and experienced broadcast journalists, Lesley Stahl has been a "60 Minutes" correspondent since 1991. Amid attacks from cheaply made Iranian Shahed drones, the U.S. is ...

High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge. By Farah Stockman Farah Stockman covers manufacturing ...

There are plenty of ways to remove unwanted body hair: shave, wax, epilate. But if you’re looking for a more permanent result, laser hair removal is the way to go. The only downside? In-office ...

The winter months, when people spend significantly less time in the sun, are typically known as “laser season” by skin experts—if you’re considering a treatment, now is a great time. “We perform laser ...