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Researchers discovered that "empty space" isn't actually empty, and proved it by using quantum fluctuations to make superconductors 5.4% stronger. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we control advanced materials without ever touching them.
Scientists at Tulane University are racing to use artificial intelligence to discover a superconductor that works at room temperature, a breakthrough that could transform everything from power grids to medical devices. They're one of 278 teams selected from 5,000 applicants for the federal Genesis Mission, with up to $15 million in future funding at stake.
Materials that could power future quantum computers turned out to be far more intricate than anyone realized. Two ultrathin superconductors have been hiding a secret for decades: what looked like one superconducting state was actually two working in perfect sync.
Researchers at Hebrew University discovered that two widely studied superconductors have been hiding a secret for decades. What looked like one simple superconducting state turned out to be two states working together so perfectly they appeared as one.
Scientists at MIT just solved a major roadblock in quantum computing by creating ultrathin superconducting materials that don't degrade in air. This breakthrough could make quantum devices much smaller and easier to manufacture.
Scientists at MIT have solved a major problem holding back quantum computing: creating ultrathin superconductors that don't fall apart when exposed to air. The breakthrough could make quantum computers smaller, cheaper, and easier to build.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to discover two new superconducting materials in a fraction of the usual time. The breakthrough method could help researchers find a room-temperature superconductor by 2033, potentially transforming how the world uses energy.
Japanese researchers discovered a new superconducting material that can switch between three different states, bringing us closer to ultra-powerful quantum computers. The breakthrough could help create more stable quantum computers that don't lose information as easily.
Scientists in Sweden found a surprisingly simple way to make superconductors work at higher temperatures and resist magnetic fields. Instead of inventing new materials, they sculpted tiny patterns onto the surface beneath the superconductor.
South Korean scientists just landed the largest international research deal ever awarded to Korean researchers, thanks to a breakthrough that shrinks powerful superconducting magnets to pocket size. Their innovation could unlock clean nuclear fusion energy and transform medical imaging worldwide.
IBM's quantum computer just accurately simulated a complex magnetic crystal, matching real-world experimental data for the first time. This breakthrough could unlock mysteries in materials science that classical computers simply can't solve.
A New Zealand superconductor experiment just proved it can bounce back from power failures in space, solving one of the biggest problems holding back advanced spacecraft propulsion. The breakthrough brings electric-powered missions to Mars one step closer.