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In 1993, scientists discovered a mercury-based copper-oxide ceramic called Hg1223 that reached superconductivity at minus 140 degrees C, or 133 K. That material held the ambient-pressure record for more than 30 years.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Both results are well within the poll’s plus or minus 2.8% margin of error.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

For the current fiscal third quarter, Applied Materials forecast adjusted per-share earnings of $3.36, plus or minus 20 cents, and revenue of $8.95 billion, plus or minus $500 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Putting it all together, the market’s 4.7% earnings yield minus the 2% real risk-free rate gives an ERP of 2.7%.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“Well, guess I’ll see you at camp. Glad you feel better. Enjoy the soup minus the hot sauce.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas