Boron layers could set a superconductivity record, theoretical study predicts

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Chinese scientists predict that stacking two microscopic boron layers could achieve a new record in superconductivity. This advancement could reduce the need for expensive cooling equipment by enabling superconductors to work more efficiently.

Scientists in China predict that stacking two microscopic layers of boron could set a new record for superconductivity. Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance. Traditional types need temperatures close to absolute zero to work, requiring complex and expensive cooling equipment.