Not all sand castles get washed away by the tide. "Rammed earth" is a construction method that uses composites of earth (commonly sand-based), clay, gravel and cement to build walls. The process isn't ...

(Inside Science) -- Beach-goers know that sand castles crumble almost as quickly as they are built, but scientists have long faced the mystery of why similarly-constructed earthen buildings can stand ...

Physicist Helen Czerski explores the complex science behind familiar phenomena. Read more columns here. The British seaside experience is full of tradition: brightly colored beach huts, soft-serve ice ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - They say building a house on the sand isn’t ideal, so good thing Dan Anderson is only building castles. ”Enjoying the beach, playing in the sand,” said Anderson.

Step 1: Gather Your Tools. According to Ted Siebert, an award-winning artist who can craft 30,000 tons of sand into shoreline structures, you’ll need a five-gallon bucket (cut the bottom out), a ...

Seeing walls of sand on the beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado? They're not the work of amateur sand castle builders. Those are "beach berms" that city crews put up last week to protect the ...

Each week FOXNews.com picks its Top 3 over-the-top luxury listings from Mansion Global. This week we have a tycoon’s gilded Manhattan townhouse, a gorgeous log cabin with some serious Hollywood street ...

OUTER BANKS, North Carolina (WRAL) — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what’s hidden beneath the ...