Orbiting mirrors that can redirect sunlight have moved from science fiction concept to active business plan, promising brighter nights, more solar power and even new tools to fight climate change. The ...

Mirrors can be a boon to decorating a room. They can reflect and expand light, and the size, shape and frame can make it a statement piece. They can define spaces in a large room. And they can be a ...

Funhouse mirrors help us learn about light and reflection. Mirrors are used for more than checking your face in the morning. Scientists have lots of uses for mirrors. Find out more about the different ...

Imagine it: You’ve worked a long shift, turned the lights out and settled into bed, when all of a sudden the sky outside your window lights up as if it’s daylight. This is what could happen if a U.S.

(Nanowerk News) Dielectric mirrors, also referred to as Bragg mirrors, reflect light nearly completely. Hence, they are suited for various applications, such as camera systems and sensor systems for ...

In a Queen Anne home on Spruce Street in the Carrollton neighborhood, there's one type of accessory that truly reflects the special style of the owner, Dr. Anne Hull. Among the vintage rugs, ...

Researchers at 3M in St Paul, MN have made polymer-based dielectric mirrors that reflect visible light from all angles. Dielectric mirrors, those based on alternate layers on transparent materials ...