Helium

Helium, the second most abundant element in the universe, is running out on Earth. Despite its abundance, helium is scarce in our atmosphere and is primarily extracted from natural gas deposits. The U.S. has a strategic helium reserve, but it is depleting. Helium-3, an isotope used in radiation detection, is also scarce due to nuclear disarmament. Innovations like Taylor Wilson's bomb detector offer hope for alternatives. Future solutions may involve extracting helium from other planets.

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