Visitors often ask, “Why does the Dead Sea let you float?” The answer is simple. It’s because of the unique mix of density, ...

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Adopting a method from the medical field, this technique can separate substances with minimal dilution. Researchers at Rice ...

and in the salinity, levels, and temperatures of the oceans. "This glacier used to be closer," Fagre declares as we crest a steep section, his glasses fogged from exertion. He's only half joking.

While the consequences of adding seawater to ecosystems are not yet well understood, we can gain insights on what to expect by considering the effects of sea-level rise.