The two form similar overlaid patterns called moiré patterns, which may be related to superconductivity in some atom-thick materials
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A mysterious form of superconductivity has been found in a twisted crystal, which could help researchers better understand how to make super-efficient electronics.
Superconductivity is a rare property that allows some materials to conduct electricity without any resistance. We only know of materials that are superconductors at low temperatures or extreme pressures, but a very high or room-temperature superconductor could transform the world’s energy systems by allowing us to send unlimited energy over vast distances.