What if we could produce superconductivity at room temperature? It would change the world.

Are Room Temperature Superconductors Impossible? PBS Space Time

Premiered September 20, 2023
Are Room Temperature Superconductors Impossible?

The broader use of superconductors is limited because they need to be cooled to extremely low temperatures to work. But what if we could produce superconductivity at room temperature? It would change the world.

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PBS Space Time

PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth. Host Matt O'Dowd breaks down both the basic and incredibly complex sides of space and time.

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