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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So, yesterday the pre-review paper, today the uTube video?

Also, is it really “levitation” when the heaviest point on the sample remains in constant contact with the material?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes, just because the force isn't completely lifting it's own weight doesn't mean it's not superconducting.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

As the article posted by @[email protected] says it is because

They claim that the levitation was only partial because of impurities in their material.