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Scientists identify new superconductor behavior predicted two decades ago

Researchers have reported a previously unseen form of superconductor behavior. The finding mainly deepens understanding of how matter acts under extreme conditions.

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What happened

Scientists have discovered a new form of superconductor behavior that had never been observed before. The behavior had been predicted about 20 years earlier. The research is described as a strange new state of matter.

Why it matters

The research expands scientists' understanding of how matter can behave under extreme conditions. It is too early to say whether it will have practical applications.

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