Heavy snow, ice and bitter cold are threatening much of the country, but some places are short on a key resource: road salt.

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm ...

Discover the science behind the many types of salt found in every kitchen. This video explains how variations in texture, flavor, and crystal geometry—including table salt, sea salt, and Kosher ...

On Sept. 24, 2023, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swung past Earth to drop off precious cargo: 121.6 g of rocks and dust collected from the surface of the asteroid Bennu. Born from the rocky detritus of an ...

Country College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China In this study, we employed a synthetic microbial community (SynMC) approach, defined as a consortium of three ...

ABSTRACT: Precise carbon emission monitoring is essential for tackling climate change and supporting environmental policies. Devices that measure gases like CO2 and CO are key tools in both industrial ...

The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during games, saying the products aren’t proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday ...

Chemical synthesis lies at the heart of modern science and technology, enabling the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. While the demand for chemical ...

Michael Dong recently discussed sample preparation (SP) techniques for small-molecule drug substances and solid dosage forms. This article provides a primer for both novice and experienced analysts on ...

Note to readers • Leia Larsen is a reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune. She spent a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining the intersection of politics and environmental issues.

Chemists report that radiation-induced chemical reactions may help mitigate the corrosion of metals in a new type of nuclear reactor cooled by molten salts. High temperatures and ionizing radiation ...