This kind of public interest and demonstrations is unique only to RTS and few other phenomena - ordinary ppl more or less understand the importance of RTS - a

This kind of public interest and demonstrations is unique only to RTS and few other phenomena - ordinary ppl more or less understand the importance of RTS - a visible and understandable effect (Meissner) can be shown on successful replication - the materials required are easier to understand, but the synthesis procedure is tricky, and purity is important - The skills of chemists comes into play, leading to kind of a Breaking Bad feel