"Miassite: Nature's First Unconventional Superconductor"

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"Miassite: Nature's First Unconventional Superconductor"
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Scientists at Ames National Laboratory have identified "miassite," a naturally occurring mineral with an unconventional chemical composition, as the first natural superconductor found in the Earth's crust. This discovery, detailed in a study published in Communication Materials, could pave the way for future developments in sustainable and cost-effective technologies.

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