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Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations

2026-10-13T04:19:32.000Z

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Scientists have uncovered a surprising hidden ability of light that allows it to develop spinning, twisting behavior as it travels through empty space, without special lenses, mirrors, or materials.

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