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New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

The article from WIRED discusses the discovery of new superconductive materials by researchers at the University of Rochester, led by physicist Ranga Dias. These materials, which include lutetium hydride doped with nitrogen, can superconduct at temperatures as high as 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) under relatively low pressure, around 10,000 atmospheres. This is significant because superconductivity, where materials conduct electricity with zero resistance, typically requires extremely low temperatures or high pressures, making it impractical for widespread use. The new findings suggest a potential pathway to room-temperature superconductivity, which could revolutionize technology by enabling lossless power transmission, more efficient electronics, and powerful quantum computers. However, the results are preliminary and require further validation by the scientific community to confirm their reproducibility and practical application.

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