SciShow
The World’s Biggest Aircraft Can Fly for a Week
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... peach emoji? The Airlander 10 is the world's biggest currently operational aircraft, and though it won't be setting any speed records, it may hold the key to greener, more sustainable commercial and...
PBS
Where Are All The Squid Fossils?
It might surprise you but cephalopods have a pretty good fossil record, with one major exception. If squids were swimming around in the same oceans as their closest cousins, where did all the squids go?
SciShow
Why Are Snorkels So Short?
Have you ever longed to swim while wielding a longer snorkel? Well, there are a few reasons why they might be shorter than you'd like.
SciShow
Do Zombies Float or Sink?
If you’re trying to figure out where to plan on sheltering during the zombie apocalypse, it’s essential to know whether zombies sink or float!
Crash Course
To The Moon & Mars - Aerospace Engineering: Crash Course Engineering #34
This week we’re exploring aerospace engineering and its two main fields: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. We’ll explore life & buoyancy, propulsion systems, and the challenges of managing the human body in space.
SciShow
Basically Every Mammal Is Good at Swimming... Except Us
From the world’s biggest land animal to a creature built more like a tank than a sub, meet seven mammals that you might not think can swim well, but do! CHAPTERS View all MOOSE 1:33 2 ELEPHANTS 3:21 ARMADILLOS 4:54 CAMELS 5:32 6 SLOTHS 9:03
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are ghost ships real? - Peter B. Campbell
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 –...
SciShow
Why Are Marine Mammals So Big
Marine mammals are famously large, but why is that? And is there a polar bear-sized sea otter in our future?
SciShow
These Glaciers Cannot Melt
In the Zagros Mountains of Iran lie some strange, multi-colored glaciers that don’t melt, even in the heat of summer. But, in a rainstorm, these glaciers will start to dissolve away.
Bozeman Science
Properties of Matter
Mr. Andersen surveys properties of matter. A brief discussion of Archimede's Principle, Charles Law, Boyle's Law, and viscosity is included.
Curated Video
Genius Techniques US Nuclear Submarine Uses to Crash Through Thick Polar Ice
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel and our look at massive nuclear submarines and silent and deadly torpedoes. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this...
Flipping Physics
Calculating Buoyant Force on a Submerged Sphere
Learn how to calculate the buoyant force acting on a steel sphere submerged in water! This demonstration covers the physics behind buoyant force, free body diagrams, and Newton’s Third Law. We'll use measurements and calculations to show...
Flipping Physics
Ice Melting in Water: Does the Water Level Change?
Join us as we investigate a classic question: what happens to the water level in a glass when a chunk of ice melts? Learn about buoyant force, density, and volume displacement, and witness the principles of physics come to life before...
Science ABC
Why Is It Called "Dead" Sea? Why Does Everyone Float In This Sea?
Lying on the lowest point on the Earth, the hypersaline Dead Sea is one of the most fascinating places on this planet. People float effortlessly here and that is the major attraction of the Dead Sea. But besides this natural buoyancy,...
Curated Video
Buoyancy: The Forces That Determine Why Objects Float or Sink
Discover the forces at work underwater, which dictate why large boats float but small pebbles sink. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. The buoyant force is an upward-acting force determined by the weight of the displaced water. Ships...
Curated Video
Cartesian Diver
We make a Cartesian diver using a drinking straw and sticky tack. When the diver is placed in a sealed bottle of water it can be controlled by squeezing and releasing the bottle, which makes it rise and fall within the water. Physics -...
Curated Video
Liquid Density
We compare the density of oil, salt water and fresh water using displacement tanks. Equally weighted measuring cylinders are placed into the three liquids and the amount of water displaced is collected for comparison. Physics - Forces -...
Curated Video
Buoyancy: Upward Force from Surrounding Fluid
The upward force exerted on an object by the fluid which surrounds it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Properties of materials – Clip
Discover how surfboards are made and why they are buoyant. Material processes - Classifying materials - Properties of materials A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends the learning beyond the curriculum.
Flipping Physics
How Steel Boats Float: A Buoyant Force Demonstration!
Learn why steel boats float with this quick buoyant force demonstration! Discover how the average density of steel boats is less than water, allowing them to stay afloat.
Prime Coaching Sport
Fun exercises for Kids: This or that Workout
Today we’re learning about amazing flying inventions, and doing some fitness exercises - I've put together 5 rounds of 'this or that' choices for you to do - Choose your favourite, then do the fitness activity for 30 seconds. Great for...
Flipping Physics
Buoyant Force Explained: Submerged Objects in Fluids
Explore the fascinating world of buoyant force with this physics lesson on submerged objects in fluids! Join us as we dive into the principles behind Archimedes' discovery and unravel the mysteries of why objects float or sink. We'll...