Nation Oct 08 The first all-female guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Russia puts a film crew in space and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin
Nation Oct 04 Ship’s anchor among possible causes of California oil spill The spill sent up to 126,000 gallons (572,807 liters) of heavy crude into the ocean. It contaminated the sands of famed Huntington Beach and other coastal communities. By Amy Taxin, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Nation Oct 04 Company suspected in oil spill had dozens of violations The company is under scrutiny after a suspected leak in an underwater pipeline fouled the sands of famed Huntington Beach and other coastal communities. By Amy Taxin, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
World Sep 18 Watch 7:25 In Cambodia, sand mining is big business — but it comes at a price Sand mining accounts for 85 percent of all worldwide mineral extraction, a $70 billion industry. In Cambodia, the practice is big business -- but it comes with a price. The country relies upon the Mekong River for commerce and transportation,… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman
Science Jun 23 How to build the perfect sandcastle with science What’s the secret to building a majestic sandcastle that will withstand the tide of time? Luckily, there’s a scientific formula for that. By Matthew Robert Bennett, The Conversation
Sep 09 California artist races the tide to sculpt the beach By Cynthia Stone, KQED Walking along Bay Area beaches, you may be lucky enough to come across one of "earthscape artist" Andres Amador’s “playa paintings,” large-scale patterns he creates in the sand using rakes and ropes as his tools. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch With rakes and ropes, beaches become momentary, giant works of art By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch Will Beach Nourishment Save Coney Island? Can beach nourishment save Coney Island?… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch The Sand Engine Churns to Bring Sand to the Beach The Sand Engine restores sand to the beach with minimal environmental impact. Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch New FDA Guidelines Help Consumers Spot Sunscreen Effectiveness The FDA announced Tuesday a series of changes in what consumers will see on sunscreen labels beginning next summer. Judy Woodruff discusses the new rules with The Skin Cancer Foundation's Dr. Ali Hendi. Continue watching