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RE: Helium: The First Noble Gas |ChemFam #52|

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Quite a list of fun facts about Helium.Nice one @splash-of-angs63

As you mentioned, "helium is a finite resource and crucial for scientific research". You may be aware of this that there's a growing concern among doctors and scientists regarding the limiting source of helium, and we are running out of it.

Recently, a study from the University of Oxford, Cheng and co-workers have reported a new way to reach untapped helium reserves. The research was published in a Nature article, you may find it interesting.

Thanks for sharing 👍

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Thank you for your thoughtful comment @vinamra !

It's great to see how researchers at the University of Oxford are exploring new methods to access untapped helium reserves, considering the growing concern about its limited availability. Helium plays a vital role in various scientific and medical applications, making such advancements crucial for the future. I appreciate you sharing this information with us! 👍