The National Science Board established the Public Service Award in 1996. The annual award recognizes people and groups (e.g., companies, corporations, organizations) that have increased the public's understanding of science or...

How important was Louisbourg? What was the British plan of attack? Who did the British choose to command the operation and why? How did the commander take care of the health of his men? Why was it important to move quickly with the...

Hanno the Navigator was from an ancient city called Carthage, which was located in North Africa. In the 5th century BC he lead an expedition along the previously unexplored (to those from the Mediterranean) West African coast. This video...

n an incredible true story of survival, Steve Callahan managed to stay alive for a shocking 76 days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in just a liferaft. Today we're exploring just what happened.

Discover the different means of transport that and live an authentic adventure!

Mnemonic to remember the boundaries of the femoral triangle.

Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the stories behind Jason and Argonauts and their epic quest for the golden fleece

The War of 1812 between the United States and Britain is typically framed as a second war for independence. Less commonly known is the story of American slaves who were able to use the war as an opportunity to negotiate their freedom....

A little known fact is that people of East Africa were building their own ships and took part in the medieval world's most extensive trade network.

A Bay Area startup that builds autonomous ocean data collecting vessels launches its largest ship this week, the Saildrone Surveyor

During the War of 1812, when the British were blockading the Chesapeake Bay, many enslaved people from the state of Maryland sought asylum with the British Navy. As the war escalated, the navy made some key changes to their policy on...

In 1577 English sailor Francis Drake set off on one of the most daring voyages in history, intending to plunder Spanish territories of the New World, cross the vast Pacific Ocean, and become only the second captain ever to circumnavigate...

In an incredible true story of survival, Steve Callahan managed to stay alive for a shocking 76 days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in just a liferaft. He later told his unbelievable story in the best-selling book, Adrift: 76 Days Lost At...

This short video explains why the Vikings left their own country in search of adventure, new lands to farm and valuables to steel.  It also shows that many Norsemen settled in the countries they raided

This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...