by Kathi Leiden | Sep 20, 2016 | Helium, Helium News
A UK company has come to Montana to drill in areas deemed “too wet.” If it works, their helium drilling technique could be replicated in like regions. We have TONS of nice, dry helium. Get a free helium quote from Zephyr — THE HELIUM EXPERTS! A new gold rush There is...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 30, 2016 | Helium, Helium News
Scientists searching the volcanic Tanzanian Rift Valley have found a massive helium reserve that ranks as one of the largest ever found on our planet. You may have heard talk or watched passing news stories about “helium shortages” at some point in the past few years,...
by Kathi Leiden | Mar 11, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
We all learn about helium as little kids, but where does it come from? How is helium made? We’ll explain the process in simple terms. Natural helium stores First off, helium is like gold in the sense that it cannot be “made” by humans. It can only be harvested,...
by Kathi Leiden | Jan 7, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
Ever leave helium balloons in your car in the winter only to later find them deflated on the seats? Here’s why it happens and what to do about it. Helium is lighter than air You’ll usually hear the phrase, “helium is lighter than air,” but that’s not...
by Kathi Leiden | Nov 10, 2015 | Helium, Helium Uses
A few weeks ago, China quietly launched a solar-powered, near-space helium airship that can cruise at a height of 12 miles for as long as six months. “Yuanmeng” is the name of the enormous helium airship, whose bright silver skin resembles a giant floating sweet...