 Top scientists compete to achieve a breakthrough in superconductivity. Professor Lin and his younger compatriots rush to be the first to complete their experiments, but a Japanese scientist, who is recruited by IBM in New York City, is hot on his heels. In the world of science, it s often the result, not the personalities and sacrifices, that counts. But what both eventually realise is that individual honor is not as important as the intrinsic reward of making a real contribution to mankind.