One such question, asked every now and then, is why humans float more easily in saltwater. There are a few places in the world where this is especially apparent, for example in the Dead Sea, or in the ...

The Geography That Created Extreme Salinity The Dead Sea sits at the lowest point on Earth's land surface, approximately ...

We've gone to the bottom of the ocean to study how its chemistry shapes our planet's climate, even chasing lava-spewing ...

Salt is used so often that it's easy to fall into habits that sabotage your home-cooked dish. Here's what we're doing wrong, ...

During the winter months, many roads are covered in salt, and salt damage is rough on vehicles. Salt sticks to surfaces, seeps into cracks, and speeds up rust, especially on the undercarriage. If left ...