In the immortal words of Anakin Skywalker: “I don’t like sand. It’s coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.” As annoying as all that grit can be sometimes, it can have some surprising ...

A new study found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash Joule heating could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement ...

Make DIY hydrophobic sand at home! It’s a science-meets-craft project that stays dry under water—budget-friendly, vibrant, and totally mesmerizing. Great for sensory bins and STEM fun! If you’ve ...

Sand — vital for concrete, glass, and land reclamation — is the planet’s second-most exploited resource after water. Many countries have banned in-river extraction due to severe environmental damage.

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. If you want to understand why some sandcastles are tall and have intricate structures while others are nearly shapeless lumps of sand, it ...