Carbon is known in the scientific community as the originator of life, carbon and is one of the most significant and most studied elements. In fact, the intense study of carbon molecular structure led scientists, Harry Kroto and Richard Smalley, to the eventual discovery of previously unknown all-carbon molecules known as fullerene. They named the structure buckminsterfullerene after Buckminster Fuller, an architect, and futurist known for his geometric domes resembling c60. This kickstarted energetic investigations into the health and longevity benefits of this ancient element.