Buckminsterfullerene, also known as C60, is a molecule made up of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a spherical shape. Its structure resembles a soccer ball, consisting of hexagons and pentagons. This unique arrangement gives it remarkable stability and strength. Discovered in 1985, buckminsterfullerene is named after architect Buckminster Fuller, who popularized geodesic domes. It is part of a larger family of molecules called fullerenes, which have potential applications in materials science, nanotechnology, and medicine due to their unique properties.