 Abstract superconductivity is a fascinating quantum phenomenon which occurs when electrons form a condensed state at low temperatures. This state is characterized by its ability to screen electric fields, which is known as the Higgs mechanism. However, this mechanism does not always apply, and instead requires a different approach. In these cases, the authors propose a topological gauge theory to replace the Higgs mechanism, resulting in a new type of superconductivity. This superconductivity is based on the formation of electron vortices, which can bind together and unbind in a similar way to the Higgs mechanism. This leads to a transition from a normal phase to a superconducting phase, with the resistance exhibiting a Vogel-Fulcher-Tammann scaling law. Experiments have confirmed this behavior, providing further evidence for the existence of this new type of superconductivity. This article was authored by M. Christina Diamantini, Karlo E. Trigenberger, Shenzong Chen, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.