Chemistry

Helium (He) — the Second-Most Abundant Element in the Universe

12/02/2016

Updated on 10/08/2018

Helium is almost like magic with the things it can do—it keeps blimps and balloons aloft, makes our voices sound funny1 when we huff it, and it makes all sorts of industrial processes possible. Helium is just plain fun. And for its place among the silver medalists, helium is the second-most abundant element in the universe and the number 2…read more