Surprising Shortages and Shaky Supplies
The Naked Scientists Podcast
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Is Helium a Critical Elements in Modern Life?
Sophia hayes is a scientist from washington university in saint louis. Helium comes from the decay of elements such as uranium and thorium. It's used to run mri machines, make semi conductor chips on your smart phone. But its supply can fluctuate due to geo political situations or maintenance shut downs.
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