Deep beneath a remote desert in China, scientists have identified a colossal cache of helium that formed long before ...

Welcome to our January 2026 issue, where we shine a light on the global helium market as it navigates a rare and unfamiliar period of abundance. After years of chronic shortages, today’s softer market ...

Helium is crucial to all kinds of technologies, including MRI scanners and semiconductors. But it’s produced in only a few places. MIT Technology Review is celebrating our 125th anniversary with an ...