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Re:Superconductivity near room temperature by gwbas1c on Friday May 24, 2019 @02:42PM (#20004191)
> lanthanum hydride compounds become superconducting at 250 K

That's about -10F, or -23C.

(And it would make a lot more sense to put that in the article. Most of us don't "think" in Kelvin.)

Re:Superconductivity near room temperature by nine_k on Friday May 24, 2019 @03:47PM (#20004727)
It's easy: "room temperature" is about 300K.
Re:Superconductivity near room temperature by alkonaut on Friday May 24, 2019 @03:27PM (#20004589)
That’s regular outdoor temperature in a lot of places. I wonder if there is any type of tech that is used in cold climates (or more on cold days) that would benefit from superconductors so they become more efficient when it’s most needed?

Oh - it has to be at 1atm and -20 of course...

Re:Superconductivity near room temperature by penagwin on Friday May 24, 2019 @03:20PM (#20004528)
Oh thanks!

Especially since the article says room temperature. I know a lot of people on HN are interested in superconductors but don't necessarily use K frequently if ever.