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Horizon Season 11, Episode 29: The Greatest Advance Since the Wheel?
Sixty years ago a Dutch scientist discovered a phenomenon that overturned the electrical rule book. By cooling certain metals to incredibly low temperatures he found they could continue to carry an electric current for ever, even when the power supply was switched off. Today, developments of these metals - called superconductors-have led to trains that fly, magnets that could depollute rivers and machines that promise cheaper power. Watch Horizon Season 11, Episode 29 The Greatest Advance Since the Wheel? in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Horizon Season 11, Episode 29 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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