University of Houston scientists set new superconductivity record of 151 Kelvin at ambient pressure
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Summary
University of Houston researchers at the Texas Center for Superconductivity (TcSUH) have achieved a major breakthrough by setting a new superconductivity temperature record of 151 Kelvin (minus 122°C) under ambient pressure conditions. This surpasses a 30-year-old record and could lead to more efficient electrical grids, improved energy storage, faster electronics, and advancements in fusion energy and medical imaging technologies.
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The advance could eventually help create more efficient electrical grids, improved energy storage systems, faster electronics, and new technologies for fusion energy and medical imaging.
Their breakthrough pushes superconductivity to 151 Kelvin (minus 122°C), beating a record that stood for more than 30 years.
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