"Accidental discovery dramatically enhances electrical conductivity in crystals"

Recently at Washington State University, researchers studying strontium titanate crystals made an accidental discovery. They had left the crystal out in the light for a day and it exploded. After looking further into the crystal, they discovered that it had very high levels of electrical conductivity. In fact, 400-fold times higher than the current conductors. The crystal is able to both insulate and superconduct electric signals. What makes it unique and useful is that it can perform these functions at room temperature. This new discovery will greatly improve the functionality of all electronic devices.

Science Recorder - Physics Review Letters -http://www.sciencerecorder.com/news/accidental-discovery-dramatically-enhances-electrical-conductivity-in-crystals/