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The laser system, developed by Heriot-Watt University, could be used by astronomers in the hunt for new earth-like planets (Heriot-Watt University/PA)

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University’s new laser system could help astronomers in the hunt for exoplanets

Researchers at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University have produced a device powered by a green laser similar to laser pointers sold for less than £5.

The PSNI has issued a warning over lasers being pointed at planes (Niall Carson/PA)

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Police issue warning after lasers pointed at planes in Lurgan area

The USS Portland fires its laser in this infrared photo (Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/US Marine Corps via AP)

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US Navy uses laser weapon to destroy floating target in Gulf of Aden

Helicopter targeted twice by 'high intensity' laser during rescue operation on Sunday

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Helicopter targeted twice by 'high intensity' laser during rescue operation on Sunday

Trinity researchers help develop material to protect pilots from laser attacks

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Trinity researchers help develop material to protect pilots from laser attacks

Laser pen attack crackdown

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UK Ministers consider licensing laser pointers amid concern for pilots

Laser light directed at plane's cockpit during Liverpool airport descent

Laser light directed at plane's cockpit during Liverpool airport descent

A green laser light was directed towards the cockpit of an aircraft on its descent into Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Gardaí asked to investigate after laser pointed at Shannon bound jet

Gardaí asked to investigate after laser pointed at Shannon bound jet

Gardaí have been asked to investigate an incident where a flight on approach to Shannon was targeted by use of a potentially harmful laser.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

Plane returns to Heathrow after pilot feels unwell following 'laser beam incident'

Plane returns to Heathrow after pilot feels unwell following 'laser beam incident'

A plane bound for New York had to return to Heathrow Airport after a laser was shone at the cockpit.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

VIDEO: This guy made a laser shotgun and it's awesome

VIDEO: This guy made a laser shotgun and it's awesome

Is there anything cooler than lasers?

Mon, 08 Jun, 2015