The article from Quanta Magazine discusses the discovery of three new types of superconductors this year, all of which are two-dimensional materials.

These materials are honeycomb sheets of atoms that can be stacked and twisted to produce a variety of behaviors. The new superconductors challenge the traditional understanding of superconductivity, with one of them being described as an extremely unusual form that many thought impossible.

The discoveries have heightened optimism about the potential for superconductivity to enable revolutionary technologies like lossless power grids and magnetically levitating vehicles.

The article also highlights the role of recent advancements in materials science, particularly the use of flat sheets of atoms, in these discoveries.