<ul><li>Stanford University researchers have discovered a new super-thin material called niobium phosphide that can conduct electricity better than copper when made just a few atoms thick.</li><li>This breakthrough could lead to faster and more energy-efficient electronics in the future.</li><li>Niobium phosphide, belonging to the group of topological semimetals, outperforms copper at extremely small thicknesses, while being easier to use in modern chip-making processes.</li><li>The material can be made at lower temperatures and its non-crystalline form allows for safer and more efficient chip manufacturing.</li></ul>

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