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By Ellie Shechet Apr 14, 2021

Science

Human activities are making freshwater sources saltier

Salt is being pushed into new places, and there could be consequences for our health and the environment.

By Céline Bossart/Saveur Sep 4, 2020

DIY

Why you should be adding salt to your cocktails

This magic ingredient can instantly step up your cocktail game

By Ula Chrobak Jun 5, 2019

Environment

Ghost forests are sprouting up along the Atlantic Coast

And they're as scary as they sound.

By Julie Pollock/The Conversation Feb 5, 2019

Science

How winter salt actually works

With the occasional assist from beet juice and molasses.

By Sara Chodosh Aug 14, 2018

Health

Most of your sodium isn’t coming from your salt shaker

It's not de salt, it's DiGiorno (and other processed foods).

By Jamie Summers and Robin Valleau/The Conversation Dec 15, 2017

Environment

Road salt is actually pretty terrible for the planet

Could beets be the solution?

By Sophie Bushwick Jun 23, 2017

DIY

How to beach-proof your phone

Protect it from sun, sand, and seawater.

By Sara Chodosh May 29, 2017

DIY

The fastest way to chill your beer

For an icy drink in under 10 minutes

By Kendra Pierre-Louis Apr 19, 2017

Health

Salt might actually make you hungry, not thirsty

Bodies are weird

By Mary Beth Griggs Apr 11, 2017

Environment

Lakes in the northeast are getting dangerously salty, and it’s our fault

Ice-free roads come with a cost

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Human activities are making freshwater sources saltier

Why you should be adding salt to your cocktails

Ghost forests are sprouting up along the Atlantic Coast

How winter salt actually works

Most of your sodium isn’t coming from your salt shaker

Road salt is actually pretty terrible for the planet

How to beach-proof your phone

The fastest way to chill your beer

Salt might actually make you hungry, not thirsty

Lakes in the northeast are getting dangerously salty, and it’s our fault