High temperatures and ionizing radiation create extremely corrosive environments inside a nuclear reactor. To design ...

Chemists report that radiation-induced chemical reactions may help mitigate the corrosion of metals in a new type of nuclear reactor cooled by molten salts.

The scientists heated a mixture of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate to 662°F until it became liquid, then used argon gas to pass two hydrogen isotopes through the molten salt.

As seawater creeps further into coastlines, salt threatens to pollute the freshwater reserves that people depend on. But this brine isn’t just coming from the ocean: New research shows ...

Brazilian independent Prio has started drilling a first development well at the Wahoo pre-salt field in the country’s Campos basin, as the company targets a new date to begin production from the ...

Salt is an essential part of our diet and plays a crucial role in maintaining bodily functions such as fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. But with so many varieties ...

WE'RE all told of the dangers of eating too much salt. A diet high in sodium can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Dr Saurabh Sethi said salt is a crucial ...

In the last few years, there has been a shift in the way we view salt when it comes to our health. You may have heard of internet personalities like Abby Baffoe and Lauren Elizabeth adding Celtic ...