If an object is more dense than water it will sink when placed in water, and if it is less dense than water it will float. Density is a characteristic property of a substance and doesn’t depend on the ...

Some objects float in water and other sink. But did you know that you can change whether something floats or sinks by adding a substance to the water? Let's try it and see! Pour water into a cup until ...

This hidden geological layer, located between 254 and 410 miles (410 and 660 kilometers) beneath the Earth’s surface, covers ...

Did you ever wonder why hot air balloons float? You may already have some ideas. Think about them and then choose one of the options below that seems closest to why you think balloons float.

First up, the gardening pro says seeds need to pass a "sink or float" test before you plant them. He explains: “One of the simplest ways to avoid disappointment is to test your seeds before ...

Participants played a sink-or-float game on the computer during the study. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

Coke and Diet Coke cans have the same amount of liquid in them. But Diet Coke cans float and regular Coke cans sink. This is because Coke is a denser fluid than Diet Coke. Here's why. Follow BI ...