Hot air balloons might seem like magic, but there is a lot of physics at play behind their ascent. Once they get up in the air, how do you make them go where you want them to? And why are woven wicker baskets still used to carry passengers? We visit the Alcovets balloon festival in North Carolina, home to some serious hot air balloon history and lore, to learn more.

Ever wondered why astronauts float in space or how gravity works beyond Earth? 🌍🚀 In this video, we explore the fascinating science of gravity and how it shapes everything from planets to galaxies. Find out why astronauts appear weightless on the International Space Station, how gravity keeps our solar system in balance, and why black holes have such intense gravitational pull that nothing can escape!

So, if gravity pulls everything down, then why don't things on the bottom of the Earth get pulled down into space? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about gravity and explains that when we talk about gravity pulling things down, what we really mean is gravity is pulling things TOWARD the Earth. Really, it's all about attraction.