A global shortage of construction-grade sand is reshaping coastlines, destabilizing ecosystems, and putting activists in the ...

The Anasazi, a once-flourishing tribe in the American Southwest, lived on bounties of corn, squash and beans. In 1276 A.D., ...

A close-knit neighborhood in Sand Springs is raising alarms about a proposal to mine sand along its community beach, saying ...

Most beaches have sand that’s pale, soft, and familiar. But some beaches stand out because of their sand color.

Sand is possibly something you take for granted; it gets in your hair and your clothes and all over your food at the beach. But sand is also fascinating. Sandy beaches are dynamic: sand accumulates ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Have you ever been to the beach on a hot summer day and wondered why the water feels so cool, but the sand feels so hot? There are a few factors that go into play and explain why ...

Uncover why Saudi Arabia and the UAE import construction-grade sand from Australia despite their vast deserts. Learn about the implications of desert sand unsuitability and the global sand crisis ...