Oceans and Water

Want to understand how to predict when the good waves are coming to your shore? It helps to start with the basics behind the formation of ocean waves.

A little physics can go a long way on that shortboard.

Not all bubbles are made with soap!

Do hot water and cold water mix?

Take an animated tour of Antarctica's variety of ice formations, which give it a beauty unrivaled anywhere on Earth.

Scientists dig under the surface for clues to past climate

They're a menace to ships, but life thrives in these frozen oases.

There's more to polar ice than just frozen water. Learn about the many varieties of ice found at the poles and how and where they form.

Bubbles are round when they float free through air. But what happens when you pack bubbles together?

A drop of water makes a fine magnifying lens.

What can you do with a frozen water balloon? Plenty!

Touch supercooled water drops with an ice crystal and trigger them to freeze instantly.