Published: Aug 05, 2023, 05:05 IST | Updated: Aug 05, 2023, 05:05 IST
The superconductor was discovered in 1911. But to date, superconductivity has only been achieved in freezing temperatures. Why does a room-temperature superconductor continue to evade researchers? And how can a discovery be life-changing? Vikram Chandra explains.