by Kathi Leiden | Jan 22, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
Accelerate quickly in your car and any objects or people inside will be forced backwards, but a helium balloon actually goes forward. Why? The reason you are lunged against the back of your seat when you slam on the gas is because the vehicle is suddenly moving much...
by Kathi Leiden | Jan 7, 2016 | Helium, Helium Science
Ever leave helium balloons in your car in the winter only to later find them deflated on the seats? Here’s why it happens and what to do about it. Helium is lighter than air You’ll usually hear the phrase, “helium is lighter than air,” but that’s not...