by Kathi Leiden | Aug 25, 2015 | Helium, Helium Uses
Using nothing but helium and foam, helium clouds are becoming a popular promotional tool and a lucrative tourist attraction. Helium clouds in a box The contraption is simple. At the top of the box are interchangeable wooden boards with different holes cut out of them,...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 20, 2015 | Helium, Helium Science
Hear the one where the alligator inhaled helium to get squeakier? Scientists tested this to see if reptiles talk like we do. The results are surprising. Squeaky helium voice When you and I speak, our vocal chords and the air in our vocal tract vibrate. We alter the...
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 | 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...
