Video: US physicists break superconductivity record for more efficient power grids
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University of Houston researchers achieved a superconductivity breakthrough by recording a transition temperature of -251°F under normal pressure, beating the previous 1993 record by 18 degrees. Using a technique called pressure quenching, they applied intense pressure to enhance superconducting properties, then rapidly decompressed the material to "lock in" those enhanced capabilities without maintaining pressure. This advancement brings scientists closer to the ultimate goal of room-temperature superconductivity, which could revolutionize power grids and electronics.
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