Scientists have discovered a state of two-dimensional (2D) fluctuating superconductivity in a high-temperature superconductor with a particular arrangement of electrical charges known as “stripes.” The finding was uncovered during studies of directional dependence in the material’s electron-transport and magnetic properties. In the 2D plane, the material acts as a superconductor — conducts electricity with no resistance — at a significantly higher temperature than in the 3D state.