Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Russian YouTuber is living out a "Star Wars" dream after creating the world's first retractable lightsaber. Alex Burkan, behind ...

That galaxy far, far away has seemingly found its way into reality via one savvy YouTube channel by the name of Alex Lab - emphasis on the "lab" portion. The Russian engineer, named Alex Burkan, is a ...

A YouTuber in Russia has set a new world record for the first working, retractable lightsaber. The Star Wars-inspired technology uses white-hot elemental plasma, can run for up to 30 seconds at a time ...

Get ready for the world’s first 4000° plasma lightsaber with a retractable blade. Watch as I demonstrate the technology behind this sci-fi dream turned reality and see it in action like never before!

ORLANDO, Fla. - The lightsaber from "Star Wars" is probably the most recognizable film prop in the history of cinema and the most coveted piece of merchandise among kids and adult sci-fi fans alike.

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

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Movie magic has been brought to life with the world’s first retractable lightsaber. YouTuber Alex Burkan, from Russia, was recently recognized by Guinness World Records as the creator of the world’s ...