Canadian Teenager Builds Working Death Ray for Science Project

Canadian teenager Brenden Sener replicated Archimedes' death ray for a science project using heat lamps and mirrors, finding that the setup significantly increased the temperature of the target. While not attempting to set anything on fire, Sener concluded that with a scaled-up version and a stronger heat source, it would be possible. The historical accuracy of Archimedes' death ray remains debated, with various attempts to recreate it yielding mixed results.