Have you ever noticed that balloons blown up by mouth don't float in the air, while balloons filled with helium gas do float? To understand this question, let's look at why things float. A person ...

If you’d like to make a point about the physics of helium balloons, just stick one in a vacuum. One of the earliest physics demonstrations that I ever witnessed was a simple one explaining the motion ...

A: “An object will float in water or in air because the object is lighter than the air or the water it displaces,” notes MU physics Professor Karen King. All forms of matter such as gases, liquids and ...

Are you getting ready to throw a party? Well, I'm testing out some do-it-yourself hacks that are supposed to make the bash extra special! I'll let you know if they work! I saw a video from 5-Minute ...

Among the slew of Thanksgiving traditions, the Macy’s Day Parade balloons have become as iconic as pumpkin pie itself. The event garners over 3.5 million spectators in New York City and 50 million ...

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No helium, of course, means no helium balloons, and what's a celebration without balloons? With moms trying to plan graduation parties and end of the school year events, the worldwide helium shortage ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...