Astronomers have detected polarized light and Faraday rotation in a gamma-ray burst for the first time, revealing how magnetic fields shape these extreme explosions.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:13:02 GMT · 1h 51m ago

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To understand how magnetic fields shape extreme cosmic explosions.

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This detection provides new insights into the physics of gamma-ray bursts and the role of magnetic fields in extreme cosmic events.

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