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Sand — vital for concrete, glass, and land reclamation — is the planet’s second-most exploited resource after water. Many countries have banned in-river extraction due to severe environmental damage.

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A summer day at the beach can quickly turn into an obstacle course when it's time to reach the water. Just a few steps on the sand, and it feels like walking on a hot plate. But why does sand get so ...

NOGAHABARA DUNES — From a molded seat of sand dug into the western rim of a 5-mile oval of desert, I’m looking out over a sea of tan waves. Spruce spears stick up here and there through the sand. On ...