Scientists Made a Powerful Material That Doesn’t Exist on Earth

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1:00what you need. Whether you're into recent discoveries, space exploration, true stories, or useful tips for self-improvement, psychology, gadgets, or just your day-to-day routine, there's something for everyone. We've now reached a point in scientific development where we can simply invent materials that don't exist naturally on Earth. A team of scientists responsible for this amazing discovery has managed to put together a substance that has only been found in meteorites so far. This material, called Tetreonite, is a mixture of two metals, nickel and iron. Sure, we have plenty of nickel and iron right here on our planet, but not in this precise combination. The difference is that when these two metals travel through space in meteorites, they get cooled down over the millions of years of their journey. You may think of a meteorite in this case as a floating washing machine, only this one never stops working. It keeps spinning materials over and over again at a very low temperature.

2:05These conditions were responsible for creating Tetreonite, but why is this material so important? It turns out that this unique substance is extremely useful for creating magnets, not just any kind, high end ones, also called permanent magnets. They're used in a lot of expensive machinery these days, for example, in electric vehicles or even in space shuttles. You might know that magnets are crucial pieces in many devices we use today, especially in those that need to transform electrical power into some sort of movement. Things like electric clocks, whose hands need to constantly keep moving to tell the time, or cars. Which needs some sort of power to spin their wheels in order for the vehicle to move. Not sure how to tackle your taxes? Are you sweating the small print? You may be experiencing FOMO, the fear of messing up.

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4:11It might sound like some sort of a magical amulet from a fantasy book, but the explanation is pretty simple. Rare Earth elements, also called RE, are a set of 17 metallic elements. They're featured in the periodic table. You know, that thing in chemistry class that contains a lot of elements, most of which you've never heard of? Regardless of your feelings towards high school chemistry, these elements are super important since they're used in more than 200 products these days. I bet it's the first time you heard you have these rare elements in your house. Let me name a few devices, your cell phone, the hard drive of your computer, your flat-screen monitor, or even your TV. You might even have these elements in your car if you have an electric or hybrid one. Most of the time, these elements are only found in real small amounts in these devices, but without them, such gadgets wouldn't work. That's where Tetra Tainite might come in handy.

5:12It's a pretty good candidate for replacing these rare Earth elements. Why do we need to replace them in the first place? Well, for starters, because they're pretty rare, obviously, but also because they're too expensive to extract and process. Most of the time, rare elements aren't found in nature on their own. They are combined with other elements, and taking them apart needs a lot of time and effort. If this new element could be synthetically developed in labs, it might mean less hassle in the future to develop new and more advanced pieces of technology. This episode is brought to you by Redfin. You're listening to a podcast, which means you're probably multitasking. Maybe even scrolling home listings on Redfin, saving homes without expecting to get them. But Redfin isn't just built for endless browsing. It's built to help you find and own a home. With agents who close twice as many deals, when you find the one, you've got a real shot at getting it. Get started at Redfin.com.

6:14Own the dream. Scientists have also just invented the world's blackest black, or the darkest material on Earth. Let's call it that. In fact, it's a pigment that can easily confuse your eyes. You can't determine its shape and form when looking at it. It's called Vantel Black, and it's made out of carbon nanotubes. They absorb 99.96% of all light that hits their surface. For comparison, any other standard black surface, like that of your hoodie or a wall, or anything else you can imagine, can absorb anywhere between 95% and 98% of light rays. It's easy to see why people describe this material as a black hole. It's cool to look at, sure. But I don't think you'd look good in a piece of clothing covered in Vantel Black. That's because the shape of the human body would become invisible all together. And you'd end up looking too dimensional. There's a whitest white in our world, too.

7:15But it can be found naturally. It has a lot to do with a pretty cool insect. The cyphalkylus beetle. It is considered a pest in Southeast Asia. And its white scales can be brighter than any other white surface found in nature. Scientists have carefully studied this creature and invented a new type of super white coating. The substance found in it is called chitin. A chemical compound closely related to glucose. It reflects light very well. Most of the white products we find in stores today, like sunscreen or toothpaste, have special particles that reflect a lot of light. But in most of them, these particles are titanium dioxide, or zinc oxide. Do you want to know how powerful the new white pigment is? If you've ever had to paint a wall white, you know you need to apply a couple of layers to make it look crisp. If you paint it with this super white coating, you'll only need a coating as thin as a strand

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9:19But the molecules in this unusual plastic are mixed together in a way that conducts electricity similar to how metals do. Before this discovery, metals were the only material used in circuits. In order for electric currents to travel in a certain device, it needs to go through a certain material. Regular plastic doesn't allow electricity to run through it smoothly. That's why plastic is most of the time used as an insulator. Its purpose is to protect us from getting electrical shocks when touching an electric device. This discovery is important because it might lead us to even more materials that conduct electricity, but are easier to shape. As opposed to plastic, metals are generally more rigid and need special treatment to function properly inside an electrical circuit. How about an artificial material that acts as if it's alive? Cornell University specialists have invented this one too. So what does this material do?

10:21For starters, it has the three key components of every living organism, the tabletism, self-assembly, and organization. It's not alive though, despite looking like moving slime. In fact, it's made out of special polymers, which are organized in chains and can grow and change in size. Zootopia 2 has come home to Disney Plus. Let's go! Get ready for a new case. We're the greatest partners of all time. New friends. Gave me the snake. And your last name? The snake. Dream team. Big new habitats. Zootopia has a secret reptile population. You can watch the record breaking phenomenon at home. Zootopia 2, now available on Disney Plus rated PG. Here right now you can get Disney Plus and Hulu for just $4.99 a month for three months with a special limit to time off on ends March 24th. After three months playing auto renews in 1299 a month, terms apply. They basically give this material its own DNA-like properties. The researchers have called the whole project Dash. A series of chemicals involved in making this material can turn its outside environment

11:24into energy, just like our bodies do. Scientists are not looking to create cyborgs resembling humans. Don't work. This material is not technically alive, but they are looking to expand their current research into creating materials that can regenerate and, as such, reduce waste. The information it comes pre-programmed with that similar to human DNA is kind of a preset instruction sheet. It lets the material know how to behave and what to do when under pressure. Scientists working on this project hope that one day these types of materials can even be self-replicating. Too good and co-coffee creamers are made with farm-fresh cream, real milk, and contain three grams of sugar per serving. That's 40% less than the five grams per serving in leading traditional coffee creamers for a rich, delicious experience. Whether you enjoy your coffee hot, cold, bold, or frothy, too good coffee creamers make

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