Race to prove superconductivity claims on 'LK-99' heats up

Discovery would have sweeping tech implications if true, but skepticism abounds

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The South Korean team published the findings before peer review. (Screen capture of video posted on ScienceCast)

KENTO FUKUI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Scientists around the world are scrambling to verify potentially groundbreaking claims of a new material said to act as a superconductor at room temperature, which, if proven, could revolutionize energy systems and other technologies.

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