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- 1Robot snake patrols power lines in Kunming●A robot snake is patrolling 10-kilovolt power lines in Kunming, SW China. Developed by the Kunming Power Supply Bureau o
A snake-shaped robot is now patrolling 10-kilovolt power lines in Kunming, in southwest China. Developed by the Kunming Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid, the robot navigates obstacles autonomously and uses infrared, thermal imaging, and laser sensors to detect potential faults on the lines, reducing the need for workers to inspect high-voltage equipment manually.
- 2Physicist proposes lasers could transfer energy to gravitational waves▼Physicist proposes laser light could transfer energy to a gravitational wave
A physicist has proposed that laser light could be used to transfer energy to a gravitational wave, according to a new report. The idea suggests a novel way of interacting with ripples in spacetime, which are normally produced by cataclysmic cosmic events like black hole mergers. Details of the proposal remain limited, and experts have not yet been quoted on whether such an energy transfer could ever be demonstrated experimentally.
- 3Birthday celebrations lift son through tough friendship troubles●My son's been having a challenging time at school lately with a false friend. But this weekend he had an awesome birthda
A parent has shared that their son has been struggling at school because of a false friend, but that a weekend birthday celebration helped lift his spirits. The party included climbing, kayaking, Warhammer, laser tag and ball games, and brought together both new friends and loyal ones. The parent noted how good the group of friends was, highlighting the difference between genuine friendships and the difficult relationship at school.
- 4Maker Community Eyes Megawatt Power Upgrades for Benchtop Lasers●Upgrading a Benchtop Laser for Megawatt Power https://hackaday.com/2026/10/04/upgrading-a-benchtop-laser-for-megawatt-po
Hackaday has published a feature on upgrading a benchtop laser for megawatt power, exploring how hobbyist-grade equipment can be pushed far beyond its original design limits. The piece walks through the engineering challenges involved, and hardware and science enthusiasts are sharing it among themselves as an example of ambitious amateur laser work.
- 5Friars use AI and lasers to restore 13th-century basilica▼Friars at the Basilica of Saint Francis turn to AI, lasers and gigapixel cameras to repair 13th century church
Franciscan friars at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi have begun using artificial intelligence, laser scanning and gigapixel cameras to help repair the 13th-century church. The high-resolution technology allows restorers to map and monitor damage to the medieval frescoes and stonework with precision that was previously impossible, blending centuries-old religious custodianship with modern digital conservation methods.