The Constant Monitoring And Work That Goes Into JWST’s Optics

The James Webb Space Telescope’s array of eighteen hexagonal mirrors went through an intricate (and lengthy) alignment and calibration process before it could begin its mission — but th…

The Spooky Science of Why Mirrors Can Freak Us Out So Much

We reflect on what these shiny surfaces reveal, from the curse of Narcissus to an experiment you can try at home—if you dare.

these fully reflective kiosks in budapest seamlessly blend into their historic surroundings

models walk across mirror islands at the LGN x JOEONE double fashion show

A New Way to Look at Furniture in Milan

A special edition of the Milan Furniture Fair, called Supersalone, turns pandemic constraints into a chance for innovation and anchors a five-day design celebration throughout the city.

The Tech Cold War’s ‘Most Complicated Machine’ That’s Out of China’s Reach

A $150 million chip-making tool from a Dutch company has become a lever in the U.S.-Chinese struggle. It also shows how entrenched the global supply chain is.

Move Over Squishy Furniture. Make Room for Wiggly Stuff.

Inspired by the Memphis design school, young designers are rebelling against clean, modern lines.

Lucid Stead installation by Phillip K Smith III at a desert cabin

Phillip K Smith III has added mirrors to the walls of a desert shack in California to create the illusion that you can see right through the building.