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The world's largest aircraft breaks cover in Silicon Valley::As dawn breaks over Silicon Valley, the world is getting its first look at Pathfinder 1, a prototype electric airship that its maker LTA Research hopes

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[-] sneezycat@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

Helium isn't flammable at all. It's a noble gas, which are notorious for their lack of reactivity.

But I agree, it's a dumb thing.

[-] Jamil@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Aren't we going through a helium shortage?

Also, to get helium, you get it from natural gas. Seems like a bad choice when you're trying to move away from fossil fuels.

[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Helium isn't flammable at all.

Oops, gonna edit that

noble gas, which are notorious for their lack of reactivity.

Just like human nobles/rich and/or powerful people in general ๐Ÿ˜‰

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