Although Shen Bing had assigned Ye Tian Cangsang and the others to oversee the experiment, he still took part himself.
He had little choice. Research into dark matter was too important—it could even determine the future direction of humanity's scientific framework. Shen Bing could hardly afford to take it lightly.
Based on what they currently knew, certain forms of dark matter did have some connection with certain forms of ordinary matter. Their goal was to first identify and understand those connected substances.
For now, however, experiments in this area would have to start with rare metals.
Previously, he had hoped Secretary Jiang could help secure more rare metals for Phantom Immortal Technology, but not for this reason. It was simply because Rox had said that building the Dark Matter Shield required several kinds of rare metals. That was why Shen Bing had taken such an interest.
He had never expected that this accidental move would hit the mark: these materials really did have some connection to dark matter.
Whether for experiments or for building the Dark Matter Shield, rare metals were indispensable. Earth only had so much of them. Getting more into his own hands was a win no matter how he looked at it.
Of course, Shen Bing also knew that rare metals were called rare for a reason: their reserves on Earth were extremely limited. Even if every last bit was mined, there probably would not be much.
Still, Shen Bing was in no hurry. By his estimates, Earth's resources were enough to get him into space. As for what he would need afterward, who would keep fixating on this tiny patch of Earth?
Naturally, other people understood the importance of rare metals too. Otherwise, they would not have built strategic stockpiles.
Shen Bing remained quite calm. He