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After nuclear fusion, helium III plays a decisive role in another future field
Helium-3 (He-3) has unique properties that make it valuable in several fields, including nuclear energy and quantum computing. Although He-3 is very rare and production is challenging, it holds great promise for the future of quantum computing. In this article, we will delve into the supply chain...Read more -
New discovery! Xenon inhalation can effectively treat new crown respiratory failure
Recently, researchers at the Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine of the Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences discovered that inhalation of xenon gas can effectively treat pulmonary ventilation dysfunction, and developed a device for performing ...Read more -
C4 environmental protection gas GIS successfully put into operation in 110 kV substation
China’s power system has successfully applied C4 environmentally friendly gas (perfluoroisobutyronitrile, referred to as C4) to replace sulfur hexafluoride gas, and the operation is safe and stable. According to the news from State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd. on December 5, the f...Read more -
Japan-UAE lunar mission successfully launched
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s first lunar rover successfully lifted off today from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida. The UAE rover was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 02:38 local time as part of the UAE-Japan mission to the moon. If successful, the probe would make...Read more -
How likely is ethylene oxide to cause cancer
Ethylene oxide is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C2H4O, which is an artificial combustible gas. When its concentration is very high, it will emit some sweet taste. Ethylene oxide is easily soluble in water, and a small amount of ethylene oxide will be produced when burning tobac...Read more -
Why is it time to invest in helium
Today we think of liquid helium as the coldest substance on the earth. Now is the time to reexamine him? The coming helium shortage Helium is the second most common element in the universe, so how can there be a shortage? You can say the same thing about hydrogen, which is even more common. There...Read more -
Exoplanets may have helium rich atmospheres
Are there any other planets whose environments are similar to ours? Thanks to the progress of astronomical technology, we now know that there are thousands of planets orbiting distant stars. A new study shows that some exoplanets in the universe have helium rich atmospheres. The reason for the un...Read more -
After the local production of neon in South Korea, the local use of neon has reached 40%
After SK Hynix became the first Korean company to successfully produce neon in China, it announced that it had increased the proportion of technology introduction to 40%. As a result, SK Hynix can obtain stable neon supply even under the unstable international situation, and can greatly reduce th...Read more -
Speed up of helium localization
Weihe Well 1, the first helium exclusive exploration well in China implemented by Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum and Gas Group, was successfully drilled in Huazhou District, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province recently, marking an important step in helium resource exploration in Weihe Basin. It is reporte...Read more -
Helium shortage prompts new sense of urgency in medical imaging community
NBC News recently reported that healthcare experts are increasingly concerned about the global helium shortage and its impact on the field of magnetic resonance imaging. Helium is essential to keep the MRI machine cool while it is running. Without it, the scanner cannot operate safely. But in rec...Read more -
The “new contribution” of helium in the medical industry
NRNU MEPhI scientists have learned how to use cold plasma in biomedicine NRNU MEPhI researchers, together with colleagues from other science centres, are investigating the possibility of using cold plasma for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and viral diseases and wound healing. This deve...Read more -
Venus exploration by helium vehicle
Scientists and engineers tested a Venus balloon prototype in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert in July 2022. The scaled-down vehicle successfully completed 2 initial test flights With its searing heat and overwhelming pressure, Venus’ surface is hostile and unforgiving. In fact, the probes ...Read more
