Cosmologists are increasingly entertaining a radical possibility: that the cosmos might fold back on itself so that, on the ...

Researchers at Harvard create bizarre optical phenomena, defying the laws of reflection and refraction. Cambridge, Mass. - September 1, 2011 - Exploiting a novel technique called phase discontinuity, ...

Infinite mirrors are a fun party trick, but the physics behind this phenomenon explains why it may not be true. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

A mother and daughter's realization of the different reflection produced by a mirror, despite a visible item not being in front of the mirror, has left the internet confused. In a viral video, the ...

The biggest salt flat on Earth is considered by many to be the world’s largest natural mirror. A team of scientists wondered if that’s actually true, and the answer is—sort of. Reading time 2 minutes ...