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Helium is used for much more than balloons. And it's in short supply. Here's what to know about it
The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 1 day agoHelium is a colorless, odorless non-flammable gas, that’s lighter than air. Its boiling point and freezing point are lower than any other known substance. It’s the second-most ...
Arizona was touted as 'the Saudi Arabia of helium.' Those high hopes have crashed to the ground
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoPrices suddenly shot up because of the realization that there wasn’t much helium left in the U.S....
Did You Know Airships Were Initially Built to Fly on Helium Gas?
Gadgets 360· 2 days agoIn the early days of aviation, before planes dominated the skies, airships were the pioneers of...
Families may want to skip Mylar balloons this graduation season
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoMay 14—While Mylar or foil balloons may look nice at graduation parties and other summer celebrations, they can pose safety concerns for those who aren't careful. Evergy is ...
FDA urges providers to ‘transition away’ from Getinge cardiovascular life support pumps
FierceBiotech· 6 days agoThe company’s Maquet and Cardiosave lines of intra-aortic balloon pumps and catheters — as well as...
You’ve Probably Never Considered Taking An Airship To Orbit
Hackaday· 2 days agoRockets, fuel, and all their supporting infrastructure remain expensive, so the search for an...
Lompoc officials float ordinances that are out of touch
Santa Maria Sun· 2 days agoMylar is a technical name for a product that is widely used in industry as packaging because of its strength, stability, transparency, reflectivity, effectiveness as a gas/aroma/humidity barrier ...
Loco Brusca and África Llorens, two of the standout shows at the 28th Trapezi Fair
Hardwood Paroxysm· 23 hours agoAbout 40,000 people, the same number as a year ago, attended the 28th edition of the Reus Circus...
UNM's spring commencement is Saturday. Here's what to know:
Albuquerque Journal, N.M. via Yahoo News· 5 days agoMay 10—The University of New Mexico will be holding its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday at 9 a.m. at University Arena, the Pit. Close to 3,000 people will receive degrees: 1,920 bachelor's ...
Bartholomew County’s Memorial Day service to move from courthouse to Columbus City Hall - The...
The Republic News· 3 days agoFor the first time in several years, Bartholomew County’s annual Memorial Day service will have to be moved from its usual location. Instead of next to the Bartholomew County Courthouse, this ...