Because the time required for a white dwarf to reach this state is thought to be longer than the current age of the universe (13.8 billion years), no black dwarfs are expected to exist in the ...

Astronomers have discovered a 'two-faced' star, one side is composed almost entirely of hydrogen and the other side is made up of helium. The discovery is a first among white dwarf stars. ABC7 Bay ...

When Qatar started up a giant helium plant in 2013, it was seen as a step toward more stability in the helium supply. Now all of that, if you’ll forgive the pun, is up in the air.

A global helium shortage is popping a giant hole in Party City’s sales, forcing the retailer to close 45 stores across the United States. Here are some must-know facts about everyone’s ...

Helium is the second-most common element in the cosmos, but it's far rarer on planet Earth. As part of our celebration of the periodic table's 150th birthday, reporter Geoff Brumfiel shares a ...

Party City has partially blamed the helium shortage for the closure 5% of its 870 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Published May 10, 2019 • Updated on May 10, 2019 at 11:39 pm ...