The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

A pilot test of this system using vacuum and calcium chloride successfully dried apple and mango, matching moisture levels in commercial products. Dried fruit is a tasty snack or sweet addition to ...

When the weather outside is so frigid that your driveway starts freezing, you'll need a quick de-icing solution. The fastest ...

Cement manufacturing and repair could be significantly improved by using biocement-producing bacteria, but growing the microbes at construction sites remains a challenge. Now, researchers report a ...

Dried fruit is a tasty snack or sweet addition to recipes, but the water removal process often requires heat and energy. In a step toward more sustainable food preservation, researchers reporting in ...