by Kathi Leiden | Sep 6, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
What does a giant helium balloon have to do with the hunt for sub-atomic particles? The suspected electrons are trapped, really, really high up. The bizarre, invisible static rain It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but researchers believe that...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 23, 2016 | Helium, Helium Uses
The largest aircraft in the world, a hybrid helium ship, has just taken to the skies for the very first time. Lifted by over 1,340,000 cubic feet of helium, Airlander is part plane, part helicopter, and part blimp — a combination that allows this massive airship to...
by Kathi Leiden | May 12, 2016 | Helium, Helium Stunts
New albums “drop” every week, but only one dropped literally—from the edge of space. See the artist that got a bit creative with a helium balloon. You’ve already met Mike Posner Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Posner came up with the idea to send his new...
by Kathi Leiden | May 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Called “Attachment,” it’s the Internet-of-Things message in a bottle; a “poetic machine” connected to a website that allows you to send messages and media into the air. Attachment background “Attachment” is a product of the mind of Swiss designer David...
by Kathi Leiden | Apr 28, 2016 | Helium, Helium News
May 4, 2016 will make or break the balloon industry and I need you to take action, otherwise it will become a crime to sell foil balloons in California. UPDATE: The California balloon ban bill, AB 2709 has been postponed so that it can be studied for its fiscal...
