While the small ones are often enough to bring about smiles, large hot-air balloons can take us to breathtaking heights.

How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?

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The event showcased hot air balloons, giving the community a chance to enjoy something rarely seen in the area.

Gastric balloons-silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach-can help people lose weight by making ...

Since its inception in 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a highly anticipated event. Here are 11 lesser-known ...

If successful in human trials, this new gastric balloon could offer a solution for those unsuitable for surgery or those who ...

Early hot-air balloons had to be fueled on the ground ... But when it comes to controlled long-distance flight, gas-filled balloons are also limited. As the sun heats the gas in the envelope ...