Hopes Dashed As LK-99 Confirmed Not To Be A Room-Temperature Superconductor - eviltoast

After a few intense weeks of speculation and drama, more and more labs have been able to recreate LK-99, also known as modified lead-apatite. The material was touted as the first-ever room-temperature ambient pressure superconductor, a claim that was met with healthy skepticism and excitement. After all, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

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    1 year ago

    With the stupid prediction market existing, I’m having a hard time trusting even that. But IF that author is honest, it does look pretty unpromising