Tiny salt grains discovered in samples returned by the Hayabusa mission imply liquid water could be common in the largest solar system space rock population.

The discovery of tiny salt grains in a sample from an asteroid provides strong evidence that liquid water may be more common in the solar system than previously thought.

TOKYO -- Japanese researchers have identified sodium carbonates, or salt crystals, in samples from the Ryugu asteroid brought back to Earth by the Hayabusa2 space probe. The findings, published in ...

Scientists have discovered salt crystals in samples from asteroid Itokawa, collected by Hayabusa in 2010. The space rock is an S-type asteroid, which as a class has been considered quite dry, with ...

As two of the most famous salt brands, it's important to note the key differences between Morton and Diamond Crystal kosher salt.

A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect sunlight. ... April 4, 2024. 4 min read. Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into ...

“All that we have in stock is solar salt crystals. … It can also be used as an ice melter in emergency situations,” Kupferschmid said. Joshua Spagna, ...

Top row, from left: Diamond Crystal kosher salt, fine sea salt, flake salt, sel gris (gray salt). Bottom row: pink Himalayan salt, Morton coarse kosher salt, black lava salt, fleur de sel. Credit ...

Solar panels now power pumps used by salt farmers in India’s western Gujarat state, replacing diesel machines and providing them with increased profits and a better way of life.

Pyramid salt crystals can grow naturally, and typically occur in locations where salt pools are undisturbed under the warmth of the sun. However, it’s possible to grow them on purpose, too.

The solar panels in the Little Rann of Kutch, and the money they now save, allow the farmers to extend the harvesting season, which means the salt they produce is better quality because it has ...