by Kathi Leiden | Mar 11, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
We all learn about helium as little kids, but where does it come from? How is helium made? We’ll explain the process in simple terms. Natural helium stores First off, helium is like gold in the sense that it cannot be “made” by humans. It can only be harvested,...
by Kathi Leiden | Mar 10, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science, Helium Stunts
Creating a “fridge” that can turn extremely hot air into extremely cold air almost instantaneously isn’t rocket science. Oh wait… it is, actually. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a spaceship! A U.K. company is developing a hybrid...
by Kathi Leiden | Mar 4, 2016 | Helium, Helium Uses
In a place with no cars, no pharmacies, and no roads, a simple ailment can prove fatal. An inspired helium project seeks to change that. Living in big cities or meticulously maintained suburbs like many of us have become accustomed to, it’s easy to forget that...
by Kathi Leiden | Mar 1, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
We’ve all seen the footage of astronauts bouncing on the moon as if they were floating. What if they took a helium balloon up—would it float? After all, the gravity on the moon is only about a sixth as strong as the gravity on Earth, which means if you stood on...
by Kathi Leiden | Feb 26, 2016 | Helium
Helium has many uses, from cooling MRI machines to finding leaks in ships, but there are many different grades of helium. Which is which? We break it down. Helium is a little more complex than most people think—it’s not just for party balloons. Helium is needed...
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by Kathi Leiden | Feb 25, 2016 | Helium
As a supplier of helium for retail stores across North America, we’re often asked how to go about buying helium. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help answer those questions. Whether you’re starting a balloon program or tank rental service...
