Why do mirrors create perfect reflections, while most surfaces scatter light in different directions? The answer lies in how light waves interact with different materials.This article explores how mirrors work, including the science behind plane, concave, and convex mirrors....
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Smoke and Mirrors: How the Tobacco Industry Hides Behind LobbyistsPR firms and lawyers campaign without revealing clients' identityThe Independent (London, England)
Many animals have a diaphragm (iris) that adjusts the amount of light entering the eye through its aperture (pupil). To produce sharp images, scallops and certain crustaceans use mirrors, but the majority of species focus light using lenses. Fish and other aquatic organisms have a spherical le...
We spoke with demographics thought-leaders about this generation’s device usage and their attitudes toward advertising. Here’s what we learned: Get ‘Em on the Go Smartphone ownership is the norm for Xers—we estimate that 88.5% of the Xer population, or 57.9 million people, own ...
How do you measure the power of a lens?If you've ever looked through binoculars, a telescope, or a magnifying glass, you'll know that some lenses magnify (or reduce) the apparent size of an object much more than others. There's a simple measurement that tells you how powerful a lens...
How do you remove sticky labels from glass mirrors? Sticky labels, stickers, bumper stickers, 3M tape...it's all a nightmare when you're trying to get it off of your mirror. Glass is one of those things that's easy to clean until something gets stuck on there. ...
Before you put your car in drive, adjust your mirrors, put on your seat belt, choose your music and get your GPS ready. You should know where you are going, how you will get there and have any electronic devices set before you start driving. ...
(Saramaka People v. Suriname, 2007). This mirrors the rationale adopted in the 2007UNDeclaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the clearest articulation of indigenous peoples’ rights which affirms the State duty to consult with indigenous peoples before adopting measures that may ...
After years of decline, the city is on a decided upswing, returning to its roots as the cultural heart of southern Africa.