Light can be sculpted into countless shapes. Yet building optical devices that can simultaneously manipulate many different ...

On Kings victory nights, you can hear the chant ringing through the Golden 1 Center, through downtown Sacramento, through video clips splashed across Twitter. There’s something magical and unifying ...

Multiple people spotted a mysterious beam of light in the sky last week. The "red flare", as many described it, was spotted by people in Houston and other places throughout the world. While the ...

‘Tractor beams’ of light that pull objects towards them are no longer science fiction. Scientists have now demonstrated how a tractor beam can in fact be realized on a small scale. 'Tractor beams' of ...

Beams of light polarized into spirals have been used by scientists in the UK to create intricate patterns on the surface of metals. This is the first time that these “logarithmic spirals” have been ...

Scientists have beamed a laser into the sky, which was visible from miles around. The spectacle, known as The Beam, marked ...

The Lifx Beam is a modular smart light system that integrates with Apple's HomeKit to create stunning colors and impressive effects throughout the home. The substantial bulk of HomeKit lights on the ...

Bruce Drinkwater receives funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Your home internet connection works in one of two ways. One involves using a copper wire, ...

From The Skylark of Space to Star Wars, no self-respecting science fiction spaceship would break orbit without a tractor beam on board. We’re still a long way from locking on to errant shuttlecraft, ...