Salt seeker: artist’s impression of compact neutron source and data analysis system being used to inspect concrete in a bridge. (Courtesy: RIKEN) A compact neutron source has been used to quickly and ...

WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage. Salt is widely used to de ...

Shoveling snow can really be a pain, and shoveling snow can even be a threat for your heart health. So it would make sense to find an alternative to shoveling snow, like using specific salts (also ...

When the winter weather hits, removing the ice that has accumulated on your pathways can be a pain. Here's a common garden tool that can help.

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s the time of year when we can expect to see snow and ice on our roads and driveways. Many of us use salt to melt the ice and give a better grip while driving. But if you have ...

A person pouring rock salt into their hand to deice front steps - J.A. Dunbar/Shutterstock During winter, keeping your sidewalks, driveways, and other surfaces from getting too icy is a never-ending ...

Engineers have known for some time that calcium chloride salt, commonly used as deicer, reacts with the calcium hydroxide in concrete to form a chemical byproduct that causes roadways to crumble. A ...

During winter, keeping your sidewalks, driveways, and other surfaces from getting too icy is a never-ending battle. Not only ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...