He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience. He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience. Cooper, Leon N, Deaths (Obituaries), Superconductors, Physics, Research, Brown University, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Nobel Prizes NYT > Science