Researchers studying photonic crystals say they have successfully created a form of pseudogravity that bends light just like real gravity. The new technique could have a dramatic effect on advanced communication technologies like 6G, as well as other applications in optics and materials science that could benefit from a no-contact method of manipulating light.

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    Crystals With No Relation To Gravity Whatsoever Produce A Similar Effect To One Of The Things Gravity Does (They Bend Light) doesn’t roll off the tongue

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      I would gladly accept the extended headline in place of such an asinine misguidance.

      Thank you. I did say that out loud and it was very funny.

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        I look forward to cwnrtgwpasetoottgdtbls becoming an industry-standard acronym like lasers.

        There’s exciting applications for their longer-wavelength cousins, cwnrtgwpasetoottgdtbms.

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          Hahahaha, the scientific world will give thanks