Our lives are surprisingly dependent upon this extremely light and unreactive gas, yet supplies of it are remarkably fragile.

When you think of helium, you probably think of blowing up a bunch of balloons. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for what it can be used for. In fact, the balloon market only accounts for 10 ...

Inhaling helium and talking like Daffy Duck is a classic party trick. But not many know how helium works. Helium is much lighter than air, so sound waves move much faster through the gas.

Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is expected to use 350 thousand cubic feet of helium to fill 30 giant balloons and 7 self-powered “balloonicles.” But attendees of the parade may not ...

Balloons play a significant role in decorating any celebration, from birthdays and weddings to corporate events and baby ...