Researchers at the University of Basel and the ETH in Zurich have succeeded in changing the polarity of a special ferromagnet using a laser beam. In the future, this method could be used to create ...

In-office treatments can be very expensive, which is why at-home laser-hair-removal devices can be a worthwhile investment. Most at-home devices use IPL, or intense pulsed light, and there are a few ...

Both print, but they use different technologies that serve different purposes and will suit different people. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

I’ve got some bad news for you: Our eyes are not always reliable sources of information. If you’ve ever stepped back from a completed project and wondered why it doesn’t look right, it’s probably ...

An ultrastable laser could enable extremely precise timing and navigation on the moon, and the cold, dark craters near the ...

A group of Swedish researchers who were absolutely focused on the serious questions in their field and not at all looking for something interesting to do during the long, dark Scandinavian winter, ...