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Buckyballs
/ˈbʌkiˌbɔlz/noun
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Buckyballs are spherical molecules made of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a soccer-ball-like structure, known as Buckminsterfullerene, which is a type of fullerene. They represent a breakthrough in nanotechnology for their unique stability and ability to cage other atoms, making them useful in fields like medicine and electronics, though their production can involve complex synthesis methods.
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Buckyballs were not only the first new form of carbon discovered since graphite and diamond in 1985, but they also exist naturally in space—in interstellar dust and even in the atmospheres of dying stars—making them a bridge between earthly chemistry and cosmic phenomena.
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