The Surprising and Forgotten History of Helium

Humanity didn't recognize the second most abundant element in the known universe until the nineteenth century. A significant source on earth wasn't discovered until 1903. The discovery and understanding of the element helium played a central role in some of the most important scientific discoveries of the modern era, and helium continues to change the world today.

Jun 28, 2019 | 17:44 | Lance Geiger,

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