Most people are familiar with the concept of Kryptonite. The irradiated pieces of the planet Krypton are one of the few things capable of hurting Superman. Fewer people know, however, that there are ...

With a chemical formula nearly identical to fictional kryptonite, unique mineral jadarite has the potential to power a million electric vehicles each year. But it remains firmly underground, beneath a ...

Deep in Serbia's Jadar Valley, scientists discovered a mineral with an uncanny resemblance to Superman's Kryptonite both in composition and name. Dubbed jadarite, this dull white crystal lacks the ...

I’ve grown to dislike the word “assimilation.” When we talk about immigration, the better word is “adoption,” and it took a superhero movie to help me understand why. That movie is “Superman.” Like ...

The mineral jadarite has the same chemical composition as Superman’s weakness. It may be a problem for humans, too. By Andrew Paul Published Jul 14, 2025 11:05 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

Superman's greatest weakness has always been Kryptonite - the radioactive element that saps his strength and leaves him vulnerable to attack. It makes one wonder what would happen if he somehow gained ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Superman is able to keep the meteor from hitting the Earth, but its vast bounty of Kryptonite does ...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is “political kryptonite,” according to CNN data guru Harry Enten. Musk has been shying away from the national spotlight in recent weeks as President Donald Trump has ...

Superman and his weakness to Kryptonite are well-known even outside of comics. The word Kryptonite is as synonymous as Achilles’ Heel in referencing someone’s unique vulnerability. Few people know, ...