Red dot sights have proliferated into every corner of the firearms world in recent years and, today, they are better than ever. These non-magnified optics, which use a battery to project a luminous ...

Optics are everywhere – from the smartphones in our hands to life-saving medical imaging and deep-space telescopes. And optics are definitely part of Keene, NH. Within 100 miles of Keene State, more ...

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Registration has opened for SPIE Photonics West 2026, which will run from 17 to 22 January at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The largest annual conference and exhibition in optics and photonics, ...

Despite being the most abundant element in the universe, making cheap, clean hydrogen here on Earth has been a surprisingly tough nut to crack. “Hydrogen has always been plagued with a couple problems ...

Mass production of humanoid robots is closer than ever, says Gu Jie, founder and CEO of Fourier Intelligence. The rise of large artificial intelligence models is reshaping the landscape for Chinese ...

Shanghai-based Fourier today launched GR-2, the latest generation of its GRx humanoid robot series. The company has upgraded its hardware, design, and software. “GR-2 is a big step into the future of ...

Chinese robotics Fourier Intelligence has teased its new humanoid GR-2, which is expected to offer a significant leap in robotic capabilities. In mid-2023, Fourier Intelligence introduced its ...

Just when I thought the trend of short, fast, illuminated rifle scopes was cooling, a new class of excellent low-power variable optics revived my affection for these do-everything scopes. The new ...

Optics and photonics are enabling technologies that are part of our daily lives—from energy efficiency to healthcare. Advancements in these areas will help us to better respond to social and ...