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6 stories tagged with "Superconductivity"
Scientists Use Light to Switch Superconductors On and Off
Innovation•Aug 20

Scientists Use Light to Switch Superconductors On and Off

Researchers have discovered how to control superconductivity using laser pulses, turning the special electrical state on and off at will. This breakthrough could lead to revolutionary quantum computers and smart electrical devices.

Google News - Researchers Find•2 min read
Scientists Smash 30-Year Superconductivity Record
Innovation•May 27

Scientists Smash 30-Year Superconductivity Record

University of Houston researchers just achieved what many thought impossible: electricity flowing with zero resistance at the highest temperature ever recorded under normal pressure. This breakthrough could transform our power grids and save billions in wasted energy.

Science Daily•2 min read
28-Year-Old Physicist Leads Own Lab After Superconductor Find
Innovation•May 18

28-Year-Old Physicist Leads Own Lab After Superconductor Find

A Malaysian physicist just became a principal investigator at one of China's top universities at age 28, years ahead of the usual timeline. His breakthrough discovery in superconductivity is opening doors that typically stay closed until mid-career.

Innovation Desk•2 min read
Houston Scientists Break 115-Year Superconductivity Record
Innovation•Apr 16

Houston Scientists Break 115-Year Superconductivity Record

University of Houston researchers just achieved the highest superconductivity temperature ever recorded at normal pressure, bringing us closer to zero-loss electricity. The breakthrough could save billions in wasted energy and transform everything from power grids to medical devices.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery•3 min read
Hidden Magnetism May Unlock Room-Temperature Superconductors
Innovation•Jan 27

Hidden Magnetism May Unlock Room-Temperature Superconductors

Scientists discovered hidden magnetic patterns that could finally explain how superconductors work, bringing us closer to lossless electricity transmission and revolutionary quantum computers. Using atoms cooled nearly to absolute zero, they found the missing puzzle piece that's stumped physicists for decades.

Science Daily - Technology•3 min read
Scientists Find Hidden Order in Superconductor Mystery
Innovation•Jan 20

Scientists Find Hidden Order in Superconductor Mystery

Physicists discovered hidden magnetic patterns inside the pseudogap, a puzzling state that appears right before materials become superconductors. This breakthrough brings us closer to engineering superconductors that work at higher temperatures, potentially transforming power grids and quantum computers.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough•3 min read