Road salt is a common sight during winter across southeast Wisconsin. It is used to keep roads and sidewalks safe during snow ...

Rock salt separates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved in water. These ions can cause damage to the inner workings ...

Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and ...

With heavy snow, rain and then ice earlier this week, around western Massachusetts and throughout New England, many store shelves are empty of rock salt or de-icer. Even municipalities are running ...

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating ...

One hasty fix can turn a frosty driveway into a hidden ice trap for children, guests and pets. Which winter routine keeps ...

Watch frost form before your eyes as you learn about deposition – the process where water vapor transforms directly into ice crystals. You'll discover how salt affects freezing temperatures and see ...

OWNERS. TAYLOR. YEAH, MANY OF US USE SALT LIKE THIS WHEN OUR DRIVEWAYS OR SIDEWALKS GET ICY, BUT THESE CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR YOUR FURRY FRIENDS. I SPOKE TO A DOCTOR ABOUT HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR PET SAFE ...