A new study found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash Joule heating could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement ...

CLIMATEWIRE | How many times can a public beach vanish? As many times as Congress pays to rebuild it — over a very long time. A century after the federal government began bringing beaches back to life ...

The mysteries of Earth’s evolution are locked inside rocks, from volcanic magma to frozen sediments and grains of sand. And UMass Lowell geoscientists hold some of the keys. Their research even yields ...

Make DIY hydrophobic sand at home! It’s a science-meets-craft project that stays dry under water—budget-friendly, vibrant, and totally mesmerizing. Great for sensory bins and STEM fun! If you’ve ...

A new study has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand dunes form on beaches and in deserts. A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the ...

Sand — vital for concrete, glass, and land reclamation — is the planet’s second-most exploited resource after water. Many countries have banned in-river extraction due to severe environmental damage.

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Artist impression of exoplanet WASP-107b and its parent star. Credit: ESA, NASA Scientists observing the exoplanet WASP-107b with the James Webb Space Telescope say that the planet has clouds of sand ...

Transnational security investigator Abdelkader Abderrahmane set out from the Moroccan city of Kenitra with two research assistants to inspect sand-mining sites on the Atlantic Ocean coast. They drove ...