a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc.
doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery
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Recent Examples of lasersThese include high-power microwave systems and lasers, capable of countering mega-constellations at low costs.—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 And now, there’s a new kid in town with similar hair-stimulating benefits, but no lasers whatsoever.—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026 In the Boston area, a train with lasers mounted in front zaps the rails to deal with leaf slurry that creates an oil slick.—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 As for non-surgical treatments, red light therapy, lasers and platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) can be carried out in-office to help support hair regrowth for people with androgenetic hair loss, says Kash.—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026 People who shine lasers at aircraft face potential FAA fines of up to $32,000.—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 The Moroccan soccer federation was also fined a total of $315,000, including punishment for the behavior of its players and staff, and for fans using lasers to distract players during the final.—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026 Both machines fire powerful lasers at molten tin droplets in a vacuum, which create plasma that emits EUV light.—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026 The researchers used lasers—instead of the typical drilling—to take samples to date the art.—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
The difference between the two is one began his journey far from Montreal, and the other began it under the hottest of spotlights.