SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 5, 2026Interesting Engineering

US lab unlocks secrets of superconductors that ensure no energy is lost during electricity flow

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Argonne researchers discovered how superhydrides achieve near room-temperature superconductivity under extreme pressure by making tiny structural changes. Adding yttrium to lanthanum superhydride revealed how atomic arrangements affect superconductivity, potentially enabling practical energy transmission applications.

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