Gov't Report: Laser Pointers Produce Too Much Energy, Pose Risk For the Careless 260
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coondoggie writes "Commercial grade green and red laser pointers emit energy far beyond what is safe, posing skin, eye and fire hazards. That was the conclusion of a National Institute of Standards and Technology study on the properties of handheld lasers. The study tested 122 of the devices and found that nearly 90% of green pointers and about 44% of red pointers tested were out of federal safety regulation compliance."
So then... (Score:5, Funny)
"The study tested 122 of the devices and found that nearly 90% of green pointers and about 44% of red pointers tested were out of federal safety regulation compliance."
So blue lasers are safe then?
In other news, (Score:3, Funny)
In other news, a report reports that automobiles produce too much energy and poses risks, including death, for the careless.
A lobbying group composed of house cats said... (Score:5, Funny)
"We need more testing in this field, particularly on that white wall over there."
Re:nice link (Score:2, Funny)
-1 TFA!
Re:How else... (Score:5, Funny)
are we supposed to fight the sharks?
Just claim to be a member of the NRA and any attempt by the gummint to lower power is infringing your 2nd amendment rights.
It's the NLA, the National LASER Association, and we do have a serious lobbying effort underway.
If the founding fathers had had lasers, then they'd have done fine without France's support.
Re:Oh, we can do something about THAT? (Score:5, Funny)
Throw in a gallon of jeagermeister, and a 3 wheeler ATV and you have my vote! ;)
Re:So then... (Score:5, Funny)
A pair of filters with polarization aligned at right angles to each other will block over 99% of the laser light when placed in front of each other.
XKCD On 1W Lasers (Score:3, Funny)
From XKCD What-If #13: [xkcd.com]