"Because the femtosecond laser radiation can be precisely focused both spatially and temporally, one can avoid heating up too many other things that you do not want heated, " said Parigger.

ENGADGET: Researchers develop femtosecond laser that can diagnose, blast cancerous tumors

While many motorists can reduce their driving to avoid high gasoline prices, the lawmakers said heating oil consumers can't cut back on heating their home during the cold months.

CNN: US lawmakers urge firms to produce more heating oil

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged major oil companies to raise production of home heating oil as soon as possible to avoid supply shortages in the Northeast this autumn and winter.

CNN: US lawmakers urge firms to produce more heating oil