Vantablack is the Darkest Material Ever Created

Vantablack is the Darkest Material Ever CreatedConstant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 1090, Segment 2

Jul 15, 2021 • 16m

Vantablack is a material consisting of millions of nanotubes that trap well over 99 percent of visible light. Learn about the discovery of this artificial "dark night." Guest: Ben Jensen, Chief Technical Officer, Surrey NanoSystems

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History of ColorJul 15, 202136mFrom Murex shellfish to the mysterious vantablack, colors come from unexpected places.

From Murex shellfish to the mysterious vantablack, colors come from unexpected places.