The present study propounds development of an artificial sand, with a prime aim of exploring a potential substitute for natural river sand. The artificial sand, named F-Slag sand, within the particle ...

Stand on the damp sand on a California beach and chances are you're standing on top of an active earthworks site. Sand ...

In this podcast, we dig into the science behind sand: how it’s formed, the benefits it provides ecosystems, and the protection it offers coastal communities. Dr. Matt Kendall, a marine biologist with ...

A team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it ...

You’re probably thinking the same thing I was when I first heard of a global sand shortage: “I’ve seen massive deserts. How are we possibly running out of sand?” It’s not a stretch to say that sand is ...

Sand grains move along the shore and up and down beaches because of currents made by waves. Waves break when they reach shallow water, creating turbulence. This area is called the surf zone. When ...

Tiny sand hoppers move surprising amounts of beach sand each night, suggesting the animals may help shape California’s ...

The next time you are on vacation, enjoying the views and digging your toes into the soft, white sand, ask yourself a question. Is this beach stolen? It could be. We may think sand is abundant.

Sand is a fascinating material. It can flow and be poured like a liquid, but retains many of the properties of solids, clogging pipes or forming sand dunes. The behavior of collections of small ...

K'gari (Fraser Island) is known for its iconic beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, freshwater lakes and ancient dunes. Scientists have excavated sand from K'gari to provide the first ...