Study: Single-crystal nanowires of niobium arsenide may replace copper wires

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Author: giuliomagnifico

Date: 7/19/2026

Article Summary:
Researchers at Cornell University develop a new material, niobium arsenide, that can conduct electricity more efficiently than copper at the nanoscale.