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Superconductors that possibly work at room temp.

Posted by chrisd on from the those-wily-carbon-tubules dept.

Anonymous Coward writes "University of Houston, Texas researchers have found subtle signs of superconductivity in nanotubes of carbon. They may conduct electricity without any resistance, at temperatures stretching up past the boiling point of water. See the story on EurekAlert"

2 of 22 comments (clear)

  1. So... by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 4, Funny

    We make a GIANT nanotube, and power the whole city!

    --
    "Flyin' in just a sweet place,
    Never been known to fail..."
  2. Done that... by zhiwenchong · · Score: 3, Funny

    Researchers in Fairbanks Alaska announced last week that they have discovered a superconductor which will operate at room temperature.