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Polarization allows us to tell apart images that would otherwise look very similar! Here we examine two simulations from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration library, and show how both linear and circular polarization give us insights into the plasma conditions. We use these clues to figure out how black holes grow and power jets. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is an international collaboration that images black holes with polarization by creating a virtual Earth-sized telescope. To learn more, you can check out our website at https://eventhorizontelescope.org/​. If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe! Credit: Producer: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Director: Angelo Ricarte Writers: Angelo Ricarte Editors: Angelo Ricarte, Sara Issaoun Simulations: Angelo Ricarte, Abhishek Joshi, Ben Prather, EHT Collaboration Narrator: Christopher Gaal, Crazybridge Studios