But helium — a nonrenewable element found deep within the Earth’s crust — is running low, leaving hospitals wondering how to plan for a future with a much scarcer supply.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
It's in the experimental phases but if we are able to get nuclear fusion working we would be able to produce helium
Posted a DOZEN TIMES since last week. Move ON.
It’s also used in semiconductor manufacturing. There were shortages at least 15 years ago. He escapes the atmosphere so as the article says it’s not a renewable resource.
One of the two most plentiful gasses in the universe and there's a shortage?
Our planet is just effed. If Republicans take over the House and Senate, it's going to get much much worse.
Build back better. Thanks brandon
It comes from natural gas. Thank the Biden administration.
If we nuke Russia, we can have lots of it
Surprised this article didn’t mention the new Philips Ambition MRI that requires 10 Liters of liquid helium for its lifespan.
This article could seriously use some adjustment. Helium is continually produced by alpha decay of uranium and thorium. It's constantly produced. It's largely 'mined' with natural gas. The issue is it is traditionally been considered waste, and is just let off. Do some research.
My bet is there are multiple other options being developed right now to take the place of either the gas or that test entirely.
Can we cancel balloons
Thanks Biden
Damn, how else can I fill balloons?
Did you do any research?
Oh no! What about all the balloons. It’s seems like we have heard this before. A few times. Never had a shortage.