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How high-tech dermatology lasers are reviving France’s art treasures

From medieval sculptures to Renaissance gems, the lasers are helping experts at France’s leading restoration lab bring cultural masterpieces back to their former glory.

7 October 2025

Nature

Where are the world's tallest trees and why are they so important?

These giant trees could be vital in the fight against climate change.

28 May 2023

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Scientists have found a way to bend lightning to their will

Laser technology could help protect large areas like airports and rocket launch pads from the devastating power of lightning.

17 January 2023

Romania

Romania's world-beating laser project could be victim of infighting

It is a 356 million euro laser that is able to reproduce what happens when a star collapses deep in space. But the Romanian project has hit a very human hurdle. Here's how.

1 September 2020

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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 September 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 July 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.

1 January 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 October 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 May 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 February 2016