What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is a rare and expensive isotope currently sourced from nuclear weapon decay, with potential applications in quantum computing and fusion energy. Researchers are exploring the moon as a viable future source to meet growing global demand.
Why it matters
Securing a sustainable supply of Helium-3 is critical for the advancement of next-generation energy and computing technologies.
Image source, Jacob Clothier/Lancaster University Image caption, Dima Zmeev in front of Lancaster University s valuable supply of helium-3
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