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.
Airlander: Giant hybrid helium ship takes its first flight
The largest aircraft in the world, a hybrid helium ship, has just taken to the skies for the very first time.
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.
Woman to live in the sky under 20,000 helium balloons
Artist Noëmi Lakmaier is going to spend two entire days of her life hanging in the sky, held up by nothing but helium balloons — 20,000 helium balloons.
NASA targets helium balloon flight duration record April 1
NASA has been working on a technology called a “super pressure balloon” that they plan to use to double the helium balloon flight duration world record.
Helium for retail stores: A buyer’s guide [infographic]
As a supplier of helium for retail stores across North America, we’re often asked how to go about buying helium. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help answer those questions.
World’s largest aircraft filled with helium and floating
Fully filled with helium, the world’s largest aircraft has lifted off for the first time at its hangar in Cardington, Bedfordshire.
Power your house with solar helium balloons
Forget solar panels. Inventor Joseph Cory has designed a way to grab energy right out of the sky using solar helium balloons and a helium tank.
13 incredible helium world records
It’s not the animated movie. This is a real house – the largest object ever lifted with helium balloons. Check out these 13 incredible helium world records.
How latex balloons are made
They might be commonplace for most of us, but when you learn what goes into the making of latex balloons, you’ll never look at them the same again.