Between the ship-crushing ice floes, polar bear attacks and maddening quiet, exploring the Great White North in the 19th century was not a recommended endeavour. Yet hundreds of intrepid adventurers tried — and many died. But one Swede thought he had the answer: simply float above the tundra in a gas-filled dirigible.
What happens when you mix two backyard staples, the water balloon and the barbeque grill? Apparently a pop loud enough to convince your neighbours you’re setting off anti-aircraft missiles. More »
What’s better than launching a high-altitude balloon into space from Adelaide 20 times? Doing it live from Linux.conf.au in Ballarat. Check out our exclusive video and learn more about the Project Horus team after the jump, including their plans to launch an Internode Node Pony into space. More »
It’s no secret that Giz loves us some flying shark balloon action, so we have to sympathise with the poor soul who lost this remote-controlled predator somewhere around Lyons on Christmas Eve. More »
A sporty hatchback crashing through 2738 water balloons? Thankfully you don’t have to grow out your fingernails to secure a Guinness World Record these days. All you need is a healthy marketing budget and a clever PR stunt. More »
In an attempt to make hitting a poke button convey as much emotion as actually jabbing someone with your finger, researchers at Osaka University have developed a smart balloon interface that knows when it’s being touched or squeezed. More »
The Christian Student Fellowship at the University of Kentucky organised what may be the world’s largest water ballon fight; beating out previous efforts. More »
I will die happy once I own this shark ‘Air Swimmer’, a remote-controlled, flying shark balloon. Seriously. I can’t think of anything I want more in life right now. Just watch the video and you’ll see. $US40. More »
You may get to see space in just three or four years using a balloon. And, unlike SpaceShipTwo, you’ll be able to be up there for a couple of hours instead of just a few minutes. More »
