[Becky Stern] likes to harness the power of the Sun. Most of us will immediately think of solar cells and other exotic solar energy techniques. But [Becky] shows how to make a hot air balloon ...

The portability and durability of the device makes it uniquely suited for disaster-stricken areas or regions without reliable ...

Why these scientists keep a close eye on the air way up there and will solar geoengineering help stop climate change? NOAA ...

This is the first we remember hearing of solar tetroons. A tetroon is actually a fairly common weather balloon design using four triangle-shaped pieces. The solar part is pretty neat, it’s a ...

In this new study, the research team has developed a decentralized way to produce solar power almost anywhere. They call it a balloon-integrated photovoltaic system (BIPVS). A balloon is sent ...

While some of the balloons will livestream 360-degree video and photos, others will collect data on what happens to Earth's atmosphere during a total solar eclipse. NASA's Nationwide Eclipse ...

The partial solar eclipse will begin to be visible during the tail end of “mass ascension” of balloons, which will be followed by an “eclipse glow” during which balloons will glow on the ...