Why Does Earth Have Deserts? For the same reason it has Rainforests: Hadley Cells!!!

Get to know plasma, the most common, but probably least understood, phase of matter in the universe!

What’s the real story of the dodo? How did such a unique bird even evolve in the first place? And are we really responsible for its extinction?

For thousands of years, sailors have been telling stories of a mysterious phenomenon called dead water. Even after scientists figured out why it happens, it still affects swimmers today.

Today on SciShow news, dead person wisdom is helping enrich our understanding of the natural world - how did Vikings manage to be such awesome navigators? And is heart disease inherent in human beings? Scientists think mummies may have...

In which John Green teaches you about the War of 1812. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and its former colonial overlord England. It started in, you guessed it 1812. The war lasted until 1815, and it resolved very...

Modern technology can make us forget how cruel the ocean once was to seafarers. Even with these new technologies, some parts of the sea are still just plain dangerous. Here are a few places on Earth where ships have met the briny depths.

For thousands of years, sailors have been telling stories of a mysterious phenomenon called dead water. Even after scientists figured out why it happens, it still affects swimmers today.

In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And unlike dogs, who have undergone centuries of selective breeding, modern cats are genetically very similar to ancient cats. How did these solitary, fierce predators become...

Why Does Earth Have Deserts? For the same reason it has Rainforests: Hadley Cells!!!

In 1884, the British steamer “Rumney” crashed into the French ship “Frigorifique.” Seeing their ship filling with water, the French crew climbed aboard the “Rumney.” But as they sailed towards port, a silent form emerged from the fog –...

Light travels through space as fast as anything in the universe possibly can, but before scientists could figure out light’s speed, they had to figure out whether that speed was even finite.

People have been exploring the oceans since prehistoric times, way before they had GPS to help them figure out where they were. Here are 6 ingenious ways our ancestors navigated the oceans.

Get to know plasma, the most common, but probably least understood, phase of matter in the universe!

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we step aboard America’s guided-missile destroyers and discover how the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer dominates the seas.



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Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore shipboard life, swim call safety, and the Navy’s unique use of dolphins and Task Force 56 divers to detect and neutralize underwater threats.





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Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we step inside the kitchens of U.S. Navy carriers, submarines, and even offshore platforms, where culinary specialists prepare thousands of meals each day.





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Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we discover US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, from massive dry-dock overhauls to sailors’ life on board.





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Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a feature on how the US Navy’s latest and most powerful armored vehicles are being tested in a truly unique and challenging environment. From amphibious assaults to high-speed maneuvers...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this episode, we start by exploring the devastating impact of fire and the critical safety systems in place on aircraft carriers, drawing lessons from the tragic USS Forrestal fire. We then...

Welcome back to the Fluctus channel, where we explore the daily lives of thousands of sailors on board a US Aircraft Carrier. In this episode, we'll explore the myriad of indispensable amenities available to support personnel during...

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel to witness the leisure activities offered aboard an aircraft carrier. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this episode, we'll explore how US sailors train to operate innovative technologies developed at the Naval Surface Warfare Centers. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about the daily life of US Navy chefs serving meals to a crew of more than 5000 operating in their gigantic aircraft carrier. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea...