In the cells of the Arabidopsis plant, exposure to sodium chloride (NaCl) induces the movement (translocation) of the green fluorescent protein (GFP) tagged chloride channel, GFP-AtCLCf, from the ...

In our northern climate, chemicals are applied to our paved surfaces to prevent the formation of ice (anti-icing agents) or ...

This past week’s invasion of bone-chilling air, accompanied by wind-blown snow, had us thinking about the salt spread on our ...

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Two novel techniques, atomic-resolution real-time video and conical carbon nanotube confinement, allow researchers to view never-before-seen details about crystal formation. The observations confirm ...

You must have heard about Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March. Did you know that salt was such an important part in our struggle for freedom? What is salt? Salt, also commonly known as table salt, is a ...

In January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending a switch from typical table salt to alternatives containing less sodium, aiming to reduce worldwide sodium ...

Researchers have discovered a salt adaptation mechanism in plants that facilitates chloride removal from the roots and enhancing salinity tolerance. A research team has uncovered a novel mechanism of ...