Abandoned oil and gas wells pose environmental and public health risks. For three decades, the state has mismanaged funds earmarked for minimizing the threat.

Explore the fascinating and lethal world of ocean brine pools, known as 'lakes of death,' which harbor unique ecosystems and ...

While the lake is said to have been discovered in 1905 by a 13-year-old boy named Ben Sands, the surrounding caverns were used by the Cherokee, and 20,000-year-old jaguar tracks were also found there.

Glenview Park District’s indoor water park Splash Landings is closed until September for work on $8.4 million in upgrades.

Brining a turkey is a popular method for adding moisture and flavor, though its effectiveness is debated. A wet brine involves soaking the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water, along with ...

Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a ...

Scientists discovered something truly chilling lurking deep in the Atlantic Ocean, and it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Hidden miles below the surface is a massive "brine pool," also known as a ...

We’d never had a pool before, but the house came with one, which was part of its appeal, at least in my eyes. We were in our early thirties then, with two children—Molly, four, and Jordan, two—and we ...

In a groundbreaking exploration, scientists have unearthed a chilling yet fascinating discovery in the depths of the Red Sea: massive brine pools functioning as natural “killing zones” for marine life ...

For anyone who's not familiar with them, driving on gravel or dirt roads can be a stressful experience, as they have the least traction of any common road surface. During the warmer months, these ...