This stunning view reveals a unique natural salt formation rising from crystal-clear water. Layers of salt crystals slowly build up over time, creating unusual shapes that look almost otherworldly.

More than a billion years ago, in a shallow basin across what is now northern Ontario, a subtropical lake much like modern-day Death Valley evaporated under the sun's gentle heat, leaving behind ...

The right salt can heighten flavor, add crunch and transform a dish. Three chefs explain which types they rely on and exactly ...

NYU researchers have found a way to use light to control how microscopic particles assemble into crystals, effectively ...

Hard water in many parts of Florida is a common problem. Minerals like calcium and magnesium can accumulate in pipes, ...

An ambitious goal to refill Utah’s Great Salt Lake by the 2034 Olympics is gaining momentum, with environmental groups, the Romney family and President Trump all in support.

Michael Carrick has always scoffed when, after matches, it was put to him that he is making management look easy.

NYU scientists are using light to precisely control how tiny particles organize themselves into crystals. Their research, published in Chem, provides a simple and reversible method for forming ...

From river corridors and wetlands to city streets and community spaces, students in the University of Minnesota Twin Cities’ ...

From health spas to film storage, salt mine caverns have been put to use in surprising ways—and they’re now poised to contribute to the generation and storage of clean energy.

Beneath southern Poland, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has transformed from a medieval industrial powerhouse into a surreal underground world of chapels, sculptures and salt-lined tunnels visitors can taste ...