How do boats float?

In the United States, voters in each state elect a governor every two or four year terms. The governor is the top official in the state government. But did you know five U.S. states also elect a Kid Governor? It’s a part of a civics education program that helps kids learn about d ...  Show more

Some questions are so big they’re existential, meaning that they get right to the heart of human existence. These are also sometimes called philosophical questions, so for this episode we called up a professor of philosophy, Scott Hershovitz, who teaches at the University of Mich ...  Show more

Attention, mystère et boule de gomme du jour : comment est-il possible qu’une bille de quelques grammes coule quand on la met à l’eau, alors qu’un paquebot qui pèse des tonnes – 52 tonnes 310 pour le Titanic, pour exemple - flotte « OKLM » (au calme) ?  Enfin oui, pardon, le Tita ...  Show more

In this encore episode, we answer the questions: How does the moon control the tides? Where do waves come from? And what’s it like to live in a tide pool?

Sir Isaac Newton drops by and drops some knowledge. He helps explain why the tides ebb and flow. Then, an oceanogra ...

If you've ever wanted to build your own boat, this is the episode for you! DIY enthusiasts Scott and Ben talk about different kinds of boats you can build yourself, from mini hydroplanes to survival rafts.

Swimming in the pool can be a blast, whether you’re floating peacefully, splishing and splashing, or doing the doggy paddle. But have you ever wondered why you feel lighter in the water than out of it? We asked physicist Xie Chen to help us find the answer.Got a question swimming ...  Show more