Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Sherwinski teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about the science behind salt melting snow & ice. Ever wonder why ...

When winter temperatures drop below freezing, ice can form on roads and make driving dangerous. That’s where road salt comes in. Salt melts ice through a simple science concept called freezing point ...

Nicolas Alvarez, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Feb. 13 story on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “The Pulse” about rock salt and other deicers.

Clearing the snow off your porch, driveway or parking spot may get difficult if you didn't stock up on all the rock salt needed to melt the snow. Luckily, traditional rock salt isn't the only thing ...

When winter temperatures drop below freezing, ice can form on roads and make driving dangerous. That’s where road salt comes in. Salt melts ice through a simple science concept called freezing point ...