by Kathi Leiden | Aug 13, 2015 | Helium, Helium Science
We’ve all let go of a latex helium balloon, whether intentionally or by accident, but what happens once that helium balloon soars out of our vision? Why does a helium balloon float? A filled helium balloon rises because of the simple fact that helium is lighter...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 11, 2015 | Helium, Helium Stunts
Last week we discussed the possibility of brewing beer with helium, but today we’re talking about using helium to (quite literally) take beer to new heights. A couple of die-hard beer fans from “Natty Nation” came up with the idea of making the infamous beer the...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 7, 2015 | Helium, Helium Uses
To most, helium is synonymous with balloons. One of its biggest uses though is actually to prevent things from blowing up, and that is one of the reasons why we use helium for welding. Helium is an incredibly stable element that is non-reactive, so someone working...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 4, 2015 | Helium, Helium News, Helium Science
After breaking free from a faulty strut, a helium tank shot up through the liquid oxygen core of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, ultimately causing it to explode just minutes into the June 28 launch. The Falcon 9 was filled with two tons of food, water, and supplies that...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 31, 2015 | Helium, Helium Stunts
Berkshire Brewing Company released this video as an April Fool’s Day joke and were inundated with requests for the helium beer. Now July, it’s going viral again. Why? And is helium beer possible? Find out. What is possible is fair helium prices from an...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 31, 2015 | Helium, Helium News
After not showing up to work for a week, 34-year-old UK factory worker Vitalijus Titok was discovered in his home, dead by helium suicide. Although this man’s actions were purposeful, incredibly, most people still do not understand the danger in inhaling helium....
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 29, 2015 | Helium, Helium News
The first federal helium auction of one year ago, which you can watch in its entirety above, was publicly labeled a huge success, generating nearly $15 million in revenue for the U.S. Treasury. But not everyone was thrilled and complaints were recently lobbied at a...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 23, 2015 | Helium, Helium Science, Helium Uses
There are some articles and videos circling the web that promote how to make your own helium for filling balloons. But can you make your own helium at home? Let’s get the facts straight. Go do a quick search of “make your own helium” in Google and you’ll...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 17, 2015 | Helium, Helium Science, Helium Uses
Google’s “Project Loon” could bring Internet access to people across the globe that have never logged on before, and the entire operation depends primarily on helium balloons. Since you’re already connected to the leading helium supplier, get a helium...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 10, 2015 | Helium, Helium Uses
Helium balloon fishing is a pretty unique style of fishing that you will only find in a few corners of the globe. In this video, these two Florida captains demonstrate helium balloon fishing for sailfish, mackerel, and more. What the heck is helium balloon fishing?...
