Some sources say 3 billion balloons are sold in the United States each year. Others say that 1.95 billion helium-filed balloons were used at events in this country in 2023. Either way, that’s a lot ...

A helium shortage is deflating for Ilana Doitch, owner of Ilana’s Balloons and the Funnery indoor playground in Newmarket, Ont. Ms. Doitch’s helium suppliers have increased their prices since the war ...

The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City uses roughly 400,000 cubic feet of helium gas in total to inflate its iconic giant balloons. Besides being lighter than air and ...

Helium balloons are a quintessential party favor, a fixture of any birthday, wedding or anniversary party. But few consumers seem to know that helium is a limited resource — and one which physics ...

Hundreds of miles north of the Arctic Circle, Sandia National Laboratories researchers ensure the collection of important weather and climate data. By switching the gas used in their weather balloons, ...

METAMORA, MI — If you’re looking for one last weekend getaway before school starts that will entertain the whole family, this small town Michigan festival has it all. Metamora Country Days and Hot Air ...