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Reactions
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When can we expect a vaccine against the novel coronavirus?
Are We Running Out of Helium?
Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
Are We Running Out of Helium?
Season 5 Episode 57 | 4m 35s | CC
Did you realize that just like certain animals here on Earth, there are endangered elements too? For example, we’re constantly losing helium, a gas that defies gravity and escapes our atmosphere into space. This incredible element is in high demand all over the globe. It’s also way too expensive to create in the laboratory and that’s bad news for more than just your birthday party!
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