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.

The company Reflect Orbital plans to deploy a constellation of orbital mirrors designed to reflect solar light toward Earth during the night. This proposal deeply questions our relationship with the ...

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 ...