The new Apple commercial is pure art, but it’s more than that. It’s also a nod to the 1956 short, “The Red Balloon”— one of the great films of all-time.
Zephyr at the PMA Fresh Summit Expo
We’re back! Zephyr had a great show in Orlando this past week and we wanted to share a few stories and photos with you from the event.
Inventor of world’s first gas laser dies at 89
The world has silently lost a technological pioneer, one whose gas laser discoveries led to advances in telecom, Internet, medicine, retail and more.
Inhaling helium? Britney Spears should have sang “Knock It Off”
If you’ve never read our articles about the danger of inhaling helium, this is the most important thing you’ll read today — and we are THE ONLY ones saying it.
Helium system breach – or aliens – took out SpaceX rocket
The explosion that blew the $260M SpaceX rocket off its launch pad this month was caused by a breach in the helium system. Or aliens. (Really.)
Helium drilling play in Montana could open door to “wet” reserves
A UK company has come to Montana to drill in areas deemed “too wet.” If it works, their helium drilling technique could be replicated in like regions.
A star is (re)born – the amazing properties of helium
For the first time ever, astronomers have just witnessed an old, dying star rebirth itself; and it has much to do with the incredible properties of helium.
Giant helium balloon hunts for sub-atomic particles
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.
Helium reserve discovered in Tanzania is a monster
Scientists searching the volcanic Tanzanian Rift Valley have found a massive helium reserve that ranks as one of the largest ever found on our planet.
Latex balloon invention saves up to 30% of helium
A new gadget has hit the market that when inserted into a latex balloon, conserves up to 30% of the helium normally required to fill the balloon.