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Why Iran's Chokehold On Helium Supply Is Threat To AI And MRI
Helium is the second-most-common element in the universe after hydrogen. But it is rare on Earth, where it mainly exists in small concentrations in pockets of natural gas.
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1 Dead, 18 Injured After Helium Cylinder Explodes In Tamil Nadu
At least one person was killed and 18 others injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi district on Monday, an official said.
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1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru: Cops
One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday, said officials.
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Scientists Recreate Universe’s First Molecules, Challenging Early Star Formation Theories
Scientists have recreated helium hydride ions, the universe’s first molecules, under lab conditions. The study reveals these ions were far more effective in driving early star formation than older theories suggested. Published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, the research reshapes understanding of early cosmic chemistry and challenges assumptions a...
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Delhi CA's Chilling Suicide Note After Inhaling Helium Gas At Airbnb
A 25-year-old Chartered Accountant allegedly died by suicide by inhaling helium gas at a guest house in Delhi, after leaving behind purported notes on paper and on social media, police said.
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NASA Grounds Boeing Starliner Until 2026 After Test Flight Failures
NASA has grounded Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner until at least 2026 following critical malfunctions during its June 2024 crewed test flight. The mission was cut short due to multiple thruster failures and helium pressurization leaks. NASA decided to bring Starliner back to Earth empty, leaving the astronauts on the ISS for safety. Engineers traced t...
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Harshvardhan Rane And Sonam Bajwa's Narrow Escape As Helium Balloons Caught Fire At Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat's Wrap Party
Harshvardhan Rane mentioned in his social media post that it was a "freak accident", but everyone was safe
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New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have controlled and observed Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4 for the first time. Using an electric field to manipulate nanoparticles trapped in vortex lines, they generated and visualised the helical motion of these quantum waves. This discovery sheds light on energy dissipation in superfluid systems and o...
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Explained: Why Helium Leaks Delayed Boeing Starliner Astronauts' Return
Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium leaks.
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Techie, 24, Dies By Suicide By Inhaling Helium Gas At Bengaluru Hotel: Cops
A 24-year-old techie working with a reputed IT company died by suicide by inhaling helium gas in a hotel in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
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Earth's Core Leaking? New Discovery Surprises Scientists
The study is based on discovery of traces of helium with concentration that has never been detected before.
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US Girl, 7, Dies After Playing With Popped Birthday Balloons
Channa Kelly wrote, "She put a smile on everyones face and brought so much joy and laughter into my life."
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On Camera, Helium Tank Explodes In Tamil Nadu Market. 1 Dead, 4 Injured
One person died after a helium tank exploded when he was buying balloons from a roadside vendor at a busy market street in Tamil Nadu's Trichy on Sunday evening.
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Traces of Indigenous Gas Found in Meteorite to Shed Light on Moon’s Origin
A recent study has suggested that the Moon may have inherited some noble gases, such as neon and helium, deep from the Earth's mantle. The discovery was made by analysing lunar meteorites found in Antarctica. Upon analysing the glass particles, the team found chemical fingerprints or isotopic signatures of the solar gases in them.
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Why Iran's Chokehold On Helium Supply Is Threat To AI And MRI
Helium is the second-most-common element in the universe after hydrogen. But it is rare on Earth, where it mainly exists in small concentrations in pockets of natural gas.
-
1 Dead, 18 Injured After Helium Cylinder Explodes In Tamil Nadu
At least one person was killed and 18 others injured after a helium cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai in the Kallakurichi district on Monday, an official said.
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1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes In Mysuru: Cops
One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday, said officials.
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Scientists Recreate Universe’s First Molecules, Challenging Early Star Formation Theories
Scientists have recreated helium hydride ions, the universe’s first molecules, under lab conditions. The study reveals these ions were far more effective in driving early star formation than older theories suggested. Published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, the research reshapes understanding of early cosmic chemistry and challenges assumptions a...
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Delhi CA's Chilling Suicide Note After Inhaling Helium Gas At Airbnb
A 25-year-old Chartered Accountant allegedly died by suicide by inhaling helium gas at a guest house in Delhi, after leaving behind purported notes on paper and on social media, police said.
-
NASA Grounds Boeing Starliner Until 2026 After Test Flight Failures
NASA has grounded Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner until at least 2026 following critical malfunctions during its June 2024 crewed test flight. The mission was cut short due to multiple thruster failures and helium pressurization leaks. NASA decided to bring Starliner back to Earth empty, leaving the astronauts on the ISS for safety. Engineers traced t...
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Harshvardhan Rane And Sonam Bajwa's Narrow Escape As Helium Balloons Caught Fire At Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat's Wrap Party
Harshvardhan Rane mentioned in his social media post that it was a "freak accident", but everyone was safe
-
New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have controlled and observed Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4 for the first time. Using an electric field to manipulate nanoparticles trapped in vortex lines, they generated and visualised the helical motion of these quantum waves. This discovery sheds light on energy dissipation in superfluid systems and o...
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Explained: Why Helium Leaks Delayed Boeing Starliner Astronauts' Return
Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium leaks.
-
Techie, 24, Dies By Suicide By Inhaling Helium Gas At Bengaluru Hotel: Cops
A 24-year-old techie working with a reputed IT company died by suicide by inhaling helium gas in a hotel in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
-
Earth's Core Leaking? New Discovery Surprises Scientists
The study is based on discovery of traces of helium with concentration that has never been detected before.
-
US Girl, 7, Dies After Playing With Popped Birthday Balloons
Channa Kelly wrote, "She put a smile on everyones face and brought so much joy and laughter into my life."
-
On Camera, Helium Tank Explodes In Tamil Nadu Market. 1 Dead, 4 Injured
One person died after a helium tank exploded when he was buying balloons from a roadside vendor at a busy market street in Tamil Nadu's Trichy on Sunday evening.
-
Traces of Indigenous Gas Found in Meteorite to Shed Light on Moon’s Origin
A recent study has suggested that the Moon may have inherited some noble gases, such as neon and helium, deep from the Earth's mantle. The discovery was made by analysing lunar meteorites found in Antarctica. Upon analysing the glass particles, the team found chemical fingerprints or isotopic signatures of the solar gases in them.
