Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As winter season leans in with its icy grip, it's easy for homeowners reach for rock salt to de-ice their concrete surfaces; ...

While salt is one of the most effective ways to melt ice, it’s not always a good option for concrete walks and driveways. That’s because rock salt can corrode the surface of concrete, causing it to ...

Shoveling snow can really be a pain, and shoveling snow can even be a threat for your heart health. So it would make sense to find an alternative to shoveling snow, like using specific salts (also ...

Salt seeker: artist’s impression of compact neutron source and data analysis system being used to inspect concrete in a bridge. (Courtesy: RIKEN) A compact neutron source has been used to quickly and ...