The Dead Sea is an extraordinary natural laboratory, providing rare insights into the formation of large-scale salt formations known as salt giants. A recent study led by UC Santa Barbara’s Eckart ...

Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it's unclear if it's possible to restore damaged seafloor ecosystems—or how long it would take.

Visit any gourmet or health food store and you will find jars of pink Himalayan salt. It’s often touted as a more natural and healthier alternative to table salt. But is that really the case, or is it ...

The Dead Sea is one of the most unusual places on Earth. Located at the lowest point on the planet’s surface and known for ...