salt

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Scientists have found that the salt level in water from former breeding sites in south-west Scotland was linked to failed hatching, smaller growth and altered development.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Their stories are sometimes convoluted, but at bottom they boil down to the same three elements: salt, wind and water.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Specialized salt glands allow these reptiles to remove excess salt from their bodies, enabling them to survive for long periods in seawater.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The salt seasons the meat deeply, the acidity tenderizes it, and the garlic-and-dill flavor adds an herb-y depth for a subtle wow factor.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

She swallowed salt water, but there was another sharp taste there too.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz