Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors

Researchers at the University of Illinois recently discovered a demon particle that could lead to the making of superconductors that can operate in room temperature, according to the Daily Mail.

This massless particle, termed as the holy grail of superconductors, was discovered nearly 70 years after ‘demons’ were first predicted.

Superconductors are certain metals or alloys that can conduct electricity without resistance, but for that to happen, the temperature needs to be below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Superconductors are used in operations such as levitating trains and highly accurate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.