One cinematic cliché we've all seen is when the hero deflects the villain's dastardly laser beam with a hastily snatched hand mirror, sending it back at his adversary. Physics, ever the wet blanket, ...

Perhaps it’s a reflection of the times. As we expect more of our home furnishings — to make us comfortable and allow multitasking, all while looking darn good — the mirror has been morphing into an ...