Don't believe all the salt hacks you hear. While there are plenty of tips that can make your life easier this winter, some ...

University of Surrey researchers discovered a compound known as nanostructured sodium vanadate hydrate (NVOH) – a layered sodium-based material that naturally contains water within its crystalline ...

As winter weather continues across the region, the road salt used to keep Mason County streets and highways passable can also contribute to vehicle corrosion, according to ...

A surprising breakthrough could help sodium-ion batteries rival lithium—and even turn seawater into drinking water. Scientists discovered that keeping water inside a key battery material, instead of ...

Key Points Purple ice melter is a blend of sodium acetate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, and a non-staining purple coloring.It's known for working well in extremely cold ...

Since the first snowfall of the season, the Highway Department has laid down about 9,000 tons of salt-sand mixture. What ...

If your tap water has seemed a little saltier lately, winter weather may be to blame. As plows and crews spread millions of ...

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A cheaper, safer, and more abundant alternative to lithium is finally making its way into cars—and the grid. For decades, lithium-ion batteries have powered our phones, laptops, and electric vehicles.

American battery startup Peak Energy and energy developer Jupiter Power have teamed up to deploy grid-scale sodium-ion batteries. It's a big step forward for the nascent—and in some ways, ...

Never inject homemade saline solution into your body; it must be sterile and used under medical supervision. Make homemade saline with boiled and cooled tap water or distilled water to ensure safety.