WASHINGTON (AP) — With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former ...

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 ...

But Interlune’s aims aren’t purely scientific—they want to mine the moon’s possible trove of helium-3 isotopes. Helium-3’s utility comes from its single neutron, which allows it to cool ...

James “Jim” Willis Hands, 90, of Santa Claus, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 2:31 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence. Jim was born on May 6, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana. Jim was ...

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.

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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 ...