Sand has long been used as a fine aggregate in concrete production, but this bears consequences for the planet. One food ...

Ever noticed that the sand on the East Coast is a little bit finer and softer than that out West? Well, there's a reason, and science is here to explain.

These beaches boast stark white sand that beautifully contrasts with azure waters and painted skies. Beach lovers often ...

Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers ...

If you haven’t done it already, it's time to add dust storms to your long list of the worst environmental crises of the 21st century that we are not prepared for. Sand and dust storms occur when ...

Over 20 years ago, then Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri banned the export of sea sand from her archipelago nation. The ban was in response to the widespread environmental and economic ...

Whether you call them sand flies, no-see-ums, or beach fleas, it’s important to protect yourself from itchy bites and even infections. The best sand flea repellents offer protection in the form of ...

Sand is the world's most consumed raw material after water and an essential ingredient to our everyday lives. Yet, the world is facing a shortage — and climate scientists say it constitutes one of the ...