You've probably been to parties decorated by floating helium balloons, but could they soon be a thing of the past? Some people have been posing the question, as there is a shortage of helium. While ...

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 ...

Balloons at this year's Gold Cup and Saucer parade — a crowd favourite — were filled with air, not the usual helium, due to a worldwide helium shortage. Though not exactly the same as last year’s sky ...