Is there a helium shortage?

About this episode

Melissa and Jam discuss the seriousness of the helium shortage.

Helium is all fun and games right? High voice, super funny, no worries right? Or is there a serious shortage of helium? This week, Melissa and Jam answer this question.

People in this episode

Hosts: Melissa, Jam

Topics covered

• helium shortage
• science
• chemistry
• gases
• supply chain

Keywords

• helium
• shortage
• high voice
• funny
• gases

Mentioned in this episode

Products: helium

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