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Explore the groundbreaking discovery of Buckminsterfullerene, or Carbon 60 (C60), by Harold Kroto, Robert Curl, and Richard Smalley in 1985. Using laser vaporization of graphite, the researchers identified a unique spherical structure made of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a pattern resembling a soccer ball.

This molecule, named after architect Buckminster Fuller, revolutionized nanotechnology and opened new avenues in materials science, electronics, and medicine. Its remarkable antioxidant properties and potential applications in anti-aging and disease prevention further highlight its significance.

The discovery earned the researchers the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996.