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far-reaching implications for various aspects of our lives. This breakthrough could lead to longer-lasting batteries
, more efficient electrical grids, and improved high-speed trains. Investors are backing these efforts despite some
uncertainties surrounding the research.
Superconductors are materials that can transmit electricity without any resistance, resulting in highly efficient
energy transmission. However, current superconductors only work under the temperatures as cold as roughly
negative 320 degrees Fahrenheit or extremely high pressure. Because of that, superconductors, as they exist
today, are used in limited circumstances. Therefore, the Departments of Energy and Homeland Security have
funded initiatives to create more resilient power grids using superconducting cables, like one in Chicago that
uses liquid nitrogen to keep cables cool.
Bringing a room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductor to the market involves replicating the results in
trials, scaling up production, and developing practical applications. These processes can take time and require
significant resources. However, any discovery invention or change in the field is ultimately net positive.