If the objects are reflected off an intermediate object, like with a mirror, our perception of the original object may be distorted. The shape of the mirror also makes a difference in our perception.

If you’re over 50, you may want to stop at ... battery-operated magnifying mirrors. Here’s hoping. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Reach her at [email protected].

From living matter to molecules to elementary particles, the world is made of “chiral” objects that differ from their reflected forms. After her adventures in Wonderland, the fictional Alice stepped ...

However, if you've ever looked at these mirrors closely, you may have seen a written message that reads, "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That's because these aren't the flat ...

I bought a lighted magnification mirror. Lori Borgman is a columnist, author and speaker. Her new book, “What Happens at Grandma’s Stays at Grandma’s” is now available. Email her at lori@ ...

If you’re over 50, you may want to stop at 4 times magnification.” I am a woman who has long championed the 30-foot close-up. Why in the world did I get a seven-times-magnification mirror?