[Brian Ritchken] and [Jim Liu] made a thrust-vector controlled balloon blimp. They call this working?!?! Three balloons provide just enough lift so that the blimp can climb or descend on motor power.

In 1783, hot air balloons became the first viable option for people to explore the world from the sky. In the years since then, balloon flight technology has evolved from cloth balloons and open ...

Students at Rochester's John James Audubon School #33 went to new heights Monday, experiencing the wonder and science of a hot air balloon — in the gym. The group learned about the science of ...