Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On a slate-gray day in September, 89-year-old Bruce Kirby leans ...
Quick: what’s the most successful, stable, one-design dinghy class in world history? Answer: the Laser, of course, now rolling past 200,000 boats worldwide. In fact, in celebration of this milestone, ...
Adapting the concept of interstellar laser sailing for Earth orbital maneuvering and solar system exploration, researchers propose that the fundamental advantages of laser propulsion are manifested at ...