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 ...

Described as "Earth's kryptonite twin," jadarite is a rare and fascinating mineral that quickly caught the attention of scientists and Superman fans alike. The mineral was discovered by exploration ...

Superman is one of the most powerful superheroes of all time, and he can pretty easily handle most threats on Earth, so DC Comics writers need some ways to weaken him. Kryptonite was the perfect ...

Scientists have made some discoveries regarding a rare mineral known as jadarite - a mineral that has drawn comparisons to kryptonite, the fictional bane of Superman. The mineral is a sodium lithium ...

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 ...

Superman is able to stop the meteor, but it breaks up and showers the Earth in Kryptonite. Superman Unlimited #1’s cover boasts that this is the beginning of the Emerald Age, and things change rapidly ...

Kryptonite is one of those things that can get a little annoying when it’s overused. The current Emerald Era could easily fall into that trap, but Superman Unlimited #2 actually makes the whole thing ...

Superman fans took notice of Metamorpho utilizing his powers to the full extent in the new trailer. Metamorpho, played by Anthony Carrigan, is seen sharing a high-tech cell with Superman, which is ...

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 ...