"Teen's Science Project Suggests Archimedes' Invention Was Plausible"

Brenden Sener, a 13-year-old from London, Ontario, recreated a miniature version of Archimedes' supposed "death ray" for a science project, using concave mirrors to focus light energy. His experiment showed a notable increase in temperature with each additional mirror, suggesting that the concept was plausible. While the practicality of the death ray is limited by factors such as weather and ship motion, Sener's project has garnered praise from scientists and could spark discussions among students.