Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

A sand “cell” consists of three important parts: sand on the dunes, sand on the beach, and sand that is in the shallow water just offshore. Over time, some offshore sand will drift away laterally and ...

Coastal dunes are a ridge, or a series of ridges, that form at the rear of a beach and differ from most other constructional coastal landforms in that they are formed by the movement of air (aeolian ...

The sand pillars "made it seem like a different planet." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Bizarre sandy sculptures rising from the ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

There are dark and massive fields of sand dunes on the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan, and this week two scientific papers look at how they came to be. Titan is one of the most intriguing moons in our ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WLS) -- Winter hardly seems like the best time to build sand sculptures on Lake Michigan beaches, but it is! Sand sculpture formations were spotted on beaches this week near St.

If you’ve ever been to Bermuda or the Bahamas, you’ve probably seen the famous pink-sand beaches, made up of the shells of tiny sea creatures. Or if you've braved the arctic cool of Iceland, you may ...

Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the erosion ...