Give double-layer graphene a twist and it superconducts

A ‘magic angle’ lets electrons flow freely

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DOUBLE UP  A device made of two layers of graphene (illustrated) can conduct electricity without resistance when one layer is rotated relative to the other.

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LOS ANGELES — Give a graphene layer cake a twist and it superconducts — electrons flow freely through it without resistance.