The universe is full of mysteries—some of which are so strange, they bend the very rules of physics. Two of the most fascinating cosmic phenomena are black holes and wormholes. Both are born from the equations of Einstein’s general theory of relativity and are often confused for one another in science fiction. However, real science is now pushing the boundaries to distinguish them—not by traveling through them, but by observing how they magnify light. A recent study by physicists Ke Gao and Lei-Hua Liu introduces a new method to explore these strange cosmic objects. Their research proposes that by analyzing magnification patterns , we can visually differentiate wormholes from black holes—even when they are far away. Let’s take a closer look at how light, gravity, and math combine to reveal some of the universe’s deepest secrets. Understanding the Basics: What Are Black Holes and Wormholes? Before diving into magnification effects, we must understand what black holes and wormholes...