This year, three new superconductivity species were discovered, pushing the boundaries of our understanding. From the famous Cooper pairs to the recent twist in 2D materials creating magical superconductors, physicists are in awe. Unconventional superconductors in graphene, strange flickering events, and chiral superconductors are all shaking up the field. The ability to manipulate 2D materials has opened a new world of possibilities, allowing researchers to explore a vast array of potential superconductors in a single device. Despite not fully understanding the phenomenon, the discoveries are leading to exciting new technologies and challenging physicists to think outside the box.
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