Physicists listened to electrical noise to crack a superconductor mystery
Physicists have solved part of a long-standing mystery surrounding superconductors, which can carry electricity without resistance. Researchers used a new approach to study copper-based materials that superconduct at higher temperatures than usual. They analyzed the electrical noise in these materials.
Why it's good news: It brings scientists one step closer to understanding and possibly improving the performance of superconducting materials.
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