When the pressure’s off, this superconductor appears to break records
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Scientists achieved a potential new superconductivity record by squeezing a mercury-copper compound to extreme pressure then rapidly releasing it, allowing the material to maintain superconducting properties at 151 kelvins under normal atmospheric pressure. This breakthrough, if confirmed, would surpass the previous record from 1993 by 18 degrees, potentially making superconducting technologies more practical for real-world applications.
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