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Two Harvard scientists report the creation of metallic hydrogen in a laboratory using a diamond anvil cell, a claim that has been controversial among the scientific community. If proven true, metallic hydrogen could have groundbreaking applications, such as zero-resistance electrical wiring and high-performance rocket fuel. The researchers, Ranga Dias and Isaac Silvera, have published their findings in the peer-reviewed journal Science, presenting their experiments and the potential significance of this achievement.
Thursday, 26 January, 2017