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A 30-year-old puzzle about a mysterious superconducting material made from yttrium, barium and copper oxide (YBCO) has been solved.

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A 30-year-old puzzle about a mysterious superconducting material made from yttrium, barium and copper oxide (YBCO) has been solved.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:50:01 GMT · 8h 56m ago
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Why
The material, discovered in 1987, retains superconductive properties at a higher-than-normal temperature but is extremely brittle, making practical use difficult.
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Solving this puzzle could lead to practical applications of YBCO, a material known for its high-temperature superconductivity.

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