Room Temperature Wonders: A clear, accessible guide to the science and promise of ambient-pressure superconductivity

Inside, you’ll discover a lucid roadmap through the physics, chemistry, and culture surrounding a moment of high curiosity. Learn in plain language what zero resistance really means, what the Meissner effect is, and how scientists define the big three—critical temperature, field, and current. See how ideas about structure and doping come together in the chemistry of the claimed material, and why synthesis conditions matter as much as the chemistry itself.

You’ll also get a hands-on look at the measurement toolkit—resistivity tests, magnetic signatures, structural verification, and imaging techniques—paired with practical cautions about interpretation, data quality, and reproducibility. The book traces the replication rush across labs worldwide, the rise of preprints and rapid review, and the evolving media narrative that surrounds extraordinary claims.

With clear sections on what counts as proof, how to distinguish true superconductivity from shielding, and why sample variability matters, this volume offers a thoughtful framework for evaluating bold claims in any field. It also includes a forward-looking discussion of ethics, open data, and the science ecosystem that shapes what we believe and how we verify it.

Ideal for curious readers, students, educators, and anyone eager to understand how science negotiates uncertainty, Room Temperature Wonders invites you to think critically, stay engaged, and wonder responsibly about tomorrow’s breakthroughs.