First discovered in 1911, superconductors can seem almost magical — they conduct electricity without resistance.
Most require ultracold temperatures, and recent advances toward superconductors that function at higher temperatures require crushing pressures.
A superconductor that works at everyday temperatures and pressures could find use in M.R.I.
Superconductors unexpectedly became a viral topic on social networks over the summer when a different group of scientists, in South Korea, also claimed to have discovered a room-temperature superconductor, named LK-99.
Even though it was published in a high-profile journal, Dr. Dias’s claim of a room-temperature superconductor did not set off euphoria like LK-99 did because many scientists in the field already regarded his work with doubt.
Persons:
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South Korea