Researchers have uncovered a material perception mechanism with which humans discriminate between reflective and transparent materials (mirror and glass). The research team discovered that the brain ...

3M Explains How Reflective Material Works on Our Favorite Sneakers An interview with 3M about the brand's reflective Scotchlite material featured on sneakers such as the Air Jordan 5, Nike Air Max 97, ...

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Some materials earn their place in a space because they’re tough. Others, because they look stunning. And then there are those rare few that manage to tick both boxes—materials that not only catch the ...

Urban heat islands, created by human activity concentrations, are a causal factor in climate change and Earth’s increasing temperature. Retro-reflective materials could be used to mitigate the ...