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The scientists who are 'struck' by lightning

In partnership with The European Commission

The technology to stop lightning killing people and causing damage has not advanced much in three centuries. Scientists are working to change that.

16/09/2019

France

'May the force be with vous’: France unveils space weapons plan

France wants to develop laser weapons to protect its satellites, the country's defence minister said as she outlined a new space strategy.

26/07/2019

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New Year revellers wowed by lasers instead of fireworks

New Year's Eve revellers were treated to a spectacular laser show in Mexico City instead of the traditional fireworks to cut down on air pollution.

01/01/2019

France

Nobel prizewinner working on making nuclear waste safe

Professor Gérard Mourou says he may be able to show results in 10-15 years that will transform the future of nuclear power.

23/10/2018

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Lasers to imitate lizards! How reptiles and bugs are boosting innovation

"Futuris" has been finding out how researchers are managing to reproduce the exceptional properties of the skin of certain animals

21/05/2018

United Kingdom

Pilots demand laser ban after UK flight incident

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) is calling for tougher legislation to crackdown on the use of lasers after a laser beam forced a

15/02/2016