Scientists at the University of Oxford have simulated a way to summon light, seemingly out of thin air. Their work is quite exciting as it taps into one of the strangest predictions of quantum physics ...

Laser technology has evolved to the point where this type of anti-satellite defense is plausible.

Lasers ‘powered by sunlight’ could transform space travel, scientists say - The APACE project is attempting to harness bacteria’s natural ability to convert sunlight into energy.

NASA has beamed a near-infrared laser nearly 10 million miles into space breaking new ground for the agency.

By using light to emulate the structure of space-time, researchers can better understand black holes – and the exotic objects that mimic them ...

If you’re in Seattle within sight of the Space Needle this Friday night, look up toward the Needle around 7:30 p.m. and you’ll see colorful lasers washing over Seattle’s skies. These lasers ...

Science Truck Receives Laser Signal from Space in First-of-Its-Kind Demonstration The test is part of ongoing efforts to increase space-to-Earth communication speeds by 1,000-fold.

One of DARPA’s concerns is that Russia has allegedly developed a nuclear space-based, anti-satellite weapon that may be capable of blinding hundreds of satellites.

Seng Tiong Ho has made significant contributions to understanding how photonics are transforming communication in space exploration, improving satellite data transmission, and facilitating deep-space ...

A new Oxford study shows how physicists made light emerge from “nothing,” offering rare insight into the hidden energy of ...