Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

mouths.

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.

I wish to convey to you our warmest congratulations.

May I now ask you to step forward and receive your Nobel Prizes from the hands of this Majesty

of the King.

The Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2019 was awarded to John Goodenough, Stanley Wittingham

and Akira Rashino for the development of Lithium batteries.

And how could we manage everyday life without these batteries?

We're in my phone, my laptop, and if we are to swap our gasoline and diesel vehicles

for electric ones, we're going to need more and more of them.

There's one element that's present in all these batteries, and it's Lithium.

I'm Jane Chambers, and in Chile where I live, Lithium is called our white gold, as much

of the world's supplies comes from here.

For discovery from the BBC, I'll be finding out how the element has become so important

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