crystal
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Previous studies published in Science and Nature Communications had already observed tightly confined light waves called hyperbolic plasmon polaritons traveling through the crystal.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
As a result, light effectively slows down while the electric field inside the crystal becomes stronger.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
History isn’t a crystal ball, but certain historical moments become magnifying glasses, highlighting truths today’s political passions obscure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
"Without a crystal ball nobody can know what is going to happen" to producers' and farmers' costs at the moment these contracts are signed.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
He folded his hands and pleaded in a little girl’s voice: “‘Old Timothy, please, look in your crystal ball and tell me: How will it all turn out?’
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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