Although modern-day silvered glass mirrors have pretty much destroyed the market for bronze mirrors, these highly polished pieces of metal once were the pinnacle of mirror technology. Due to the ...

“Mirror life”—a synthetic organism, mirror-reversed on the molecular level from natural life—sounds like an impossibility. And so far, it is—even the simplest mirror bacterium would be dramatically ...

If you’ve ever done an outfit check before rushing out the door, you know the importance of a great mirror. The best full-length mirrors do more than allow you to see your whole body from head to toe, ...

Some scientists trying to create "mirror life" have stopped in their tracks. A mirror microorganism could end up being a major pathogen since immune systems wouldn't notice it. Mirror-image biology ...

Mirrors do more than reflect a face or a passing outfit. Placed well, they stretch light, steady a room, and quietly fix awkward proportions. Placed poorly, they highlight clutter, cast odd shadows, ...

A good mirror is only as effective as the lighting that surrounds it. That’s why having a lighted mirror is such a key part of acing your hair care or makeup routine. Sure, you can always adjust the ...