Introducing Boron Buckyballs: Theory that B80 cages can’t be made is disproved

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Author: crescit_eundo

Date: 6/4/2026

Article Summary:
Researchers have observed a boron buckminsterfullerene for the first time, providing experimental evidence for an 80-atom cage whose existence has been debated since 2007.