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., ...

The parking lot at Mount Baldy will grow this year as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shaves the back of the dune to nourish ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Humans can ‘feel’ hidden objects under sand from 2.76 inches away, revealing the surprising power of remote touch.

While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl ...