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Veritasium: The Perfect Battery Material Is Dangerous

The video dives into the wild world of batteries, unpacking everything from the basic chemistry of how they store and release energy to the clever tricks scientists used to squeeze more power out of them. You’ll learn about the first rechargeable lithium batteries, the pesky “tiny needles” that caused shorts, and how visionaries like Goodenough pushed us toward today’s lithium-ion revolution.

Along the way, the story shows how taming super-volatile metals led to lighter, longer-lasting cells—and why that same reactivity can make batteries go kaboom if things go sideways. Expect a mix of hands-on demos, expert insights, and even some explosive testing to illustrate both the promise and peril of our quest for the perfect battery.

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