LK-99 superconductor: Chinese researchers demonstrate magnetic levitation as proof

Plus: How a captured asteroid could tackle Earth's rising heat [Blueprint]( Sponsored by ⚡️A team of Korean scientists recently dropped a bombshell. They claimed to have created an astonishing new superconductor material that works at room temperature. Dubbed LK-99, researchers around the globe are now racing to validate its purported properties. [A new video]( shows the material magnetically levitating, adding to the intrigue. Is this the revolutionary breakthrough it appears? Today, we have a more sober analysis of the facts to weigh against the hype surrounding LK-99 — and learn why the jury is still out on its potential. Also, did you know ChatGPT can be trained on real-time data to provide real-time vulnerability reports that list all known and detected threats or vulnerabilities by asset across the organization’s network? Access [ChatGPT Is Trending]( now to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and avoid unethical biases when using it. Good morning. 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If proven, this could revolutionize energy use. But questions remain about LK-99's properties and usefulness beyond the levitation demo. Peer review and further verification are needed before we can hail it as an epochal breakthrough, so we're maintaining healthy skepticism for now. Click below to learn more about the potential significance of a room temperature superconductor, and to watch the video for yourself. 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