On a windy day in February, crowds gathered for the Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival at the South Florida Fairgrounds in ...

Weather balloons are used frequently to gather key data on weather conditions. University of Missouri meteorology students ...

From tassel garlands you can use to create a photo booth backdrop to disposable tableware, disco balls, and party favor-ready ...

Up until one month ago, the twice-daily launches were happening at 92 National Weather Service offices across the United ...

Meteorologists Jeff Masters and Tomer Burg calculate that 14 of 83 U.S. balloon sites, or 17%, are doing partial or no launches. That includes two stations that aren't launching because of a helium ...

A helium balloon is highly attractive to marine animals, confused as a food source thanks to its light and airy nature in the water. When marine animals eat the balloon it can trap their airways or ...

Throwing water balloons without consent during Holi can lead to legal consequences, including imprisonment. Authorities have implemented strict guidelines and regulations across several states to ...

NEW DELHI — There's no way to avoid getting smeared with colored powder, hosed with water guns or hit with sparkle-filled water balloons if you venture out of your home in India on Friday.

Formed under intense pressures, the newly discovered compound packs helium atoms into crystalline iron, researchers report February 25 in Physical Review Letters. The compound joins a short list ...

The AT2 Aerospace Z1 airship aims to use a combination of hydrogen-powered thrust vectoring and helium buoyancy to efficiently carry people and goods over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) per trip.

“Helium tends to escape at ambient conditions very easily; everyone has seen an inflatable balloon wither and sink. So, we needed a way to avoid this when taking our measurements,” he said. “Though we ...

DJ Morrow’s creations, inspired by his own emotional life, can disturb as much as they delight. Credit... Supported by By Joshua David Stein Photographs and Video by Jake Michaels “It’s ...