A yard with lumps and bumps is not only unattractive but also a potential safety hazard with ample opportunity to cause trips, falls, and sprained ankles. Many events can cause an uneven ...

In a new study on beach nourishment projects, scientists from Scripps Oceanography followed sand placed on local shorelines, as it traveled along the coast. The study, published in the current issue ...

Sand Lake, a West Anchorage mecca for float plane users, rowers and motor-boaters, is shrinking. No one knows why. But some homeowners near the lake are raising alarms. Craig Lightle, a five-year ...

The sand along the south-western coastal rim of Norway has drifted for more than 9000 calendar years. This was triggered by sea-level changes and human activities, new research has found. The sand ...