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By Jillian Mock Dec 3, 2018

Health

Mosquito-trapping balloons could help us understand one of the world’s deadliest diseases

New research finds the mosquitoes are traveling much further than previously thought.

By Laura Parker Oct 17, 2017

Space

Jane Poynter wants to send you to the edge of space in a very big balloon

Eyes on the skies.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Nov 17, 2016

Technology

Balloon-Bodied Bipedal Bot Bounces Beautifully

For robots, walking on two legs is hard. Helium helps.

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jul 8, 2016

Science

A Rat Muscle Ray, A Room Full Of Tetris, And Other Amazing Images

Our favorite science images of the week

By G. Clay Whittaker Jul 5, 2016

Entertainment

Watch What Happens When You Fill A Giant Balloon With Liquid Nitrogen

Boom

By Mary Beth Griggs Jun 28, 2016

Environment

Researchers Just Found A Huge Underground Helium Pool In Africa

A life-saving discovery

By G. Clay Whittaker May 19, 2016

Science

What Happens When You Fill A Balloon With Liquid Nitrogen?

Spoiler alert: boom

By William Gurstelle May 9, 2016

DIY

Re-Create The First Intercontinental Weapon

Attack of the fire balloons

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 25, 2016

Aviation

Google’s Internet Balloon Comes Down In Chile

Loon out below!

By JoAnna Haugen Oct 26, 2015

Aviation

After Successful Flight Test, World View Ready For Next Phase

The stratospheric tourism company is setting its sights high

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