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Since lasers were first introduced into actual modern combat vehicles, man has dreamt of them making ‘pew pew’ noises like in science-fiction films. Well now, that dream is actually within our grasp.

The US Marine Corps wants a new laser weapon system that is not only non-lethal, but can yell at people. In a recently closed call for applications, the Marines outlined the requirements for the new ...

The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented in 1960, and has led to Nobel prizes for Art Ashkin for developing optical tweezing and Gerard Mourou and ...