A hexagon-shaped plastic structure was used to generate waves that merged to form complex patterns on the water surface in a tank for an experiment co-led by Nanyang Technological University, ...

Sweden’s coasts are facing a UFO problem—reports of "unidentified floating objects"—and they're creating unexpected issues at sea. Reading time 2 minutes Well, here’s something you don’t find floating ...

Out on open water, wildlife has a way of turning ordinary outings into small, unscripted scenes. A sea lion swims up to a small object floating in the ocean and springs onto it in one quick motion. “I ...

Lemon and lime experiment: Lemons float in water while limes often sink, a surprising difference. This behavior is due to ...

One of my favorite places to kayak is a mile or so above a small hydroelectric dam. The river tends to get warm and sluggish during these dog days of summer. Kayaking over the weekend, it certainly ...

Host Lloyd Liedtke guides students through hands-on experiments exploring buoyancy, balance and force. Learn why some objects float while others sink, how paddle boats move, and how weight and volume ...