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 ...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Athletic apparel designers have a new, high-performance reflective material from 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material available to them as they create activewear that ...

ANSBACH, Germany (July 3, 2013) -- The commanding general of United States Army Europe mandated the wear of fluorescent and highly reflective material for upper outer garment for USAREUR Soldiers, ...

The reflective, “high-visibility” safety vests worn by road workers and first responders, not to mention joggers and dog walkers, may do absolutely nothing to protect their wearers from automated ...

Many products are manufactured from reflective materials. Electric car batteries contain copper, jewellery is commonly made from silver and gold, and even the 2012 Olympic torch is manufactured from ...