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By Jul 1, 2019
Environment

We’re running out of helium

This lab is trying to stop it.
By May 15, 2019
Science

The world isn’t light on helium, but mining it is no party

More scientists need to recycle this noble gas.
By Nov 17, 2016
Technology

Balloon-Bodied Bipedal Bot Bounces Beautifully

For robots, walking on two legs is hard. Helium helps.
By Jun 28, 2016
Environment

Researchers Just Found A Huge Underground Helium Pool In Africa

A life-saving discovery
By Apr 11, 2016
Aviation

This Floating Gripping Drone Orb Comes In Peace (Probably)

Schlorp!
By Nov 26, 2015
Science

Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Inflated In 360-Degree Video

And learn the science of what it takes to control that much helium
By Aug 17, 2015
Animals

Alligator On Helium Reveals The Secret Meaning Of Alligator Bellows

They bellow to communicate their body size to other gators
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The Weird Ways Of Superfluid Helium

As helium is cooled to lower and lower temperatures, greater and greater fractions of it demonstrate quantum effects.
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Making the most of a limited resource