What Are Endohedral Fullerenes?

The video discusses Endohedral Fullerenes, a material more valuable than diamonds, discovered by Richard Smalley. These fullerenes, also known as buckyballs, are carbon cages that can encapsulate atoms, offering unique properties like high heat resistance and superconductivity. They are particularly valuable for creating small, accurate atomic clocks, which are crucial for GPS technology. The video also explores potential medical applications, such as using fullerenes to safely deliver gadolinium for MRI scans, highlighting their versatility and potential impact across various fields.

What challenges are associated with the current atomic clocks that the new technology aims to address?

How do the properties of fullerenes contribute to their potential use in medical imaging?