SciShow
Is The Orca Uprising Upon Us?
In 2023, a whole bunch of orcas started attacking boats off the coast of Spain. Was this the first battle in an all-out interspecies war? Well, probably not. But it's a pretty neat look into how trends come and go in orca pods - like...
SciShow
Keeping Bananas Apeelin'
Bananas! They’ve got a long trip from harvest to table, and a lot of science goes into keeping them delicious. This episode was produced in collaboration with and sponsored by Emerson.
SciShow
Keeping Bananas Apeelin'
Bananas! They've got a long trip from harvest to table, and a lot of science goes into keeping them delicious
SciShow
The Science of Shipwreck Graveyards
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.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Corruption, wealth and beauty: The history of the Venetian gondola - Laura Morelli
It's hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be the trademark transportation of Venice? Laura Morelli details the history of the gondola, explaining why...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Will the ocean ever run out of fish? - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jennifer Jacquet
When most people think of fishing, we imagine relaxing in a boat and patiently reeling in the day's catch. But modern industrial fishing -- the kind that stocks our grocery shelves -- looks more like warfare. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and...
TED Talks
TED: A novel idea for cleaning up oil spills | Cesar Harada
When TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada heard about the devastating effects of the BP Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, he quit his dream job and moved to New Orleans to develop a more efficient way to soak up the oil. He designed a...
TED Talks
The real story of McMafia: How global crime networks work - Misha Glenny
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks, which have...
SciShow
Stealth: How to Hide a Plane
How do you engineer stealth? Sneak a peek at the methods employed to hide aircraft and boats from detection.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman
The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest in a series of troubling signs for Quexo, the village shaman. The villagers live off the sea, but this year the winds have...
SciShow Kids
Float a Boat!
We've learned before here on SciShow Kids how boats can float on water using displacement! Today, Bill and Webb will show you how to build you own boat and see displacement in action! Anchors aweigh!
SciShow Kids
How Do Submarines Work?
Jessi and Squeaks got a question about how submarines go underwater and explore, so Squeaks did some research!
Curated Video
The History and Science of Boats: From Magellan to Modern Ships
This video explores the importance of boats in Magellan's expedition and the principle of buoyancy that allows them to float. It explains how even massive steel ships can remain buoyant due to the air inside them. The video also mentions...
Curated Video
Steam Power
Steam power lay at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Discover steam power's historic legacy, how it works, and how much it is still used today. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The steam engine is one of the...
Curated Video
Beating the U-Boats
How Churchill used geometry to protect his supply convoys during World War Two, by identifying the best shape for convoys to travel in... a circle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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 -...
Great Big Story
Kerala's traditional snake boat racing season
Explore Kerala's monsoon tradition of snake boat racing, featuring chundan vallams crafted with centuries-old techniques and raced during vibrant festivals.
Great Big Story
Kerala's traditional snake boat racing season
Explore Kerala's monsoon tradition of snake boat racing, featuring chundan vallams crafted with centuries-old techniques and raced during vibrant festivals.
Bedtime History
Brief History of Ballard Locks in Seattle Washington
Learn more about the Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks which connect Lake Union to Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. They were completed in 1916 and are special because more boats go through these than any other lock in the United...
Wonderscape
Human-made Bodies of Water: Canals, Harbors, and Reservoirs
Explore the world of human-made bodies of water, from the canals that connect oceans and cities to harbors that shelter ships and facilitate trade. Learn how reservoirs help store and control water flow, providing crucial resources for...
Wonderscape
Leif Erikson and the Viking Journey to North America
Learn about Leif Erikson, the Viking explorer who led a daring expedition across the Northern Atlantic, possibly making him the first European to reach North America. Discover how Viking ships, like the Knarr, enabled their exploration...
Curated Video
Titanic For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the construction, maiden voyage, and sinking of the Titanic, along with later efforts to discover the wreckage.
Wonderscape
The Tragedy of the USS Maine
This video details the events on the night of the USS Maine's explosion in Havana Harbor, including the activities of the crew before the blast and the immediate aftermath, highlighting the rescue operations and the first reactions to...
Curated Video
Solar Powered Boat: a Sustainable Solution for River Cruising
Cruising in a boat down the magnificent Anal du Midi in South Western France is a past-time that's been taking place for hundreds of years. Unfortunately modern boats with their diesel motors have been polluting this beautiful waterway...