Scientists Make Lightsabers A Reality With Molecule Switches
A team at Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have managed to make two beams of light "touch" each other. Not only is this a breakthrough for physics, but it's a dream come true for many Star Wars fans out there...
Beautiful Video Of Skiing In The Dark With A Flare Attached Will Make You Miss SSX
Ever miss playing SSX? Watch this incredible video of Night skiing with a flare taped the board, and reminisce. Nicolas Vuignier took to the pristine slopes of Switzerland, turning them a hellish red as he goes. The beautiful slopes look more like a grand tour through hell.
Lasers Used to Levitate Nanodiamonds
We don't generally associate light with the ability to push or pull objects, it is just not a phenomenon we can easily observe. A team at the University of Rochester, however, have used this ability to trap and levitate tiny specs of diamonds.
Scientists Create Real-Life 'Tractor Beam.' Star Trek Becomes Reality
A team of scientists from Scotland and the Czech Republic has created a real-life “tractor” beam, as featured in the Star Trek movies, which for the first time allows a beam of light to attract objects.