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Superconductor LK-99 Breakthrough Disproven? New Studies Refute Claims
By Avram Piltch published
Researchers in China and India claim the substance is not a superconductor at all. However, there are still plenty of other studies ongoing.

Beijing Superconductor Levitation Video Author Admits Fraud, Takes it Down
By Francisco Pires published
The author of one of the Billibilli videos posted as proof of LK-99's levitation capabilities has admitted that his posting was a hoax.

High-Efficiency Superconducting Diode Could Change Chips Forever
By Francisco Pires published
The diode's 50% efficiency would be a boon for chip design.

Call to Pause Superconductor Experiments Roasts AI Doomerism
By Mark Tyson published
Writers unknown have parodied the open letter to pause AI experiments, with a call to “no action” to those working in the world’s labs and kitchens.

Superconductor Levitates At Room Temperature, But Questions Remain (Updated)
By Francisco Pires last updated
Scientists with the Huazhong and Wuhan Univerities have replicated LK-99's levitation abilities at room temperature, which they showcased in two different videos uploaded to Billibilli.

Engineer Details Messy LK-99 Superconductor Creation Process
By Francisco Pires published
Andrew McCalip, an R&D engineer with California-based Varda Space Industries, has detailed several of the steps to create the LK-99 superconductor.

LK-99 Superconductor Crypto Coin Surpasses $3m in Trading in First 24 Hours
By Mark Tyson published
A new LK-99 meme coin superconductor bandwagon cryptocurrency token was hugely popular, but its value has already nose-dived.

16 Teams Race to Validate Superconductor Breakthrough, Find Mixed Results
By Francisco Pires published
The race is on.
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