EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 2 MIN
The war in Iran is impacting Earth's supply of helium
from Weekend Edition Sunday · host Ayesha Rascoe
Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, but on earth it's in short supply. And Iran's retaliatory strikes on helium-rich Qatar have made it even more scarce.
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