"Desert sand can't be used because wind erosion makes the grains too smooth." ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Vince Beiser: Today, your life depends on sand. You are surrounded by it almost every minute of your day. We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, ...

The final event of last year’s beach-volleyball world tour was held in Toronto, in September, in a parking lot at the edge of Lake Ontario. There’s a broad public beach nearby, but few actual beaches ...

Smart Sand, Inc. (NASDAQ: SND) (the "Company" or "Smart Sand"), a leading supplier of premium Northern White frac sand and industrial sand and a proppant logistics solutions provider, today announced ...