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Apr 27, 2017 05:20 AM EDT

What Makes Jupiter So Massive, Gaseous And The Biggest Planet In The Solar System?

Jupiter is not only the biggest planet in the Solar System but also has fascinating features.

Jun 29, 2016 08:08 AM EDT

Huge Reserve Of Helium Found In East Africa's Rift Valley

Scientists have confirmed a "huge" gas field in Tanzania's East African Rift Valley region that could help solve a global shortage of valuable helium gas

Sep 19, 2013 05:48 PM EDT

Measure to Avoid 'Helium Cliff' Impacting Science and Tech Approved by U.S. Senate

Helium - best known as the gas used to fill party balloons - is a critical product in the aerospace and defense industries and also used in the manufacture of smart phones and medical equipment, among other things.

Jul 30, 2013 11:26 PM EDT

Dwindling Helium Resources and Rationing, a Looming Crisis for Science and Tech

Helium demand is rapidly outpacing supply, cheap helium is gone forever and rationing is inevitable.