Your kitchen sponge is teeming with microbes. But repeated contact with food waste is not the only reason; a sponge’s unique structure plays a role, too. It could even inspire a new way to grow ...

Researchers have discovered why the common kitchen sponge is such a good incubator for bacteria. A new study has found that it's not just leftovers that make dish sponges breeding grounds for ...

Scientists have created a reusable, biodegradable sponge that can readily soak up oil and other organic solvents from contaminated water sources, making it a promising alternative for tackling marine ...

There’s a buzz at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, Queens, and it’s not just the bees pollinating the thriving plants of Carbon Sponge Garden. They are testing which plant varieties and soil ...

While the premise of the experiment is simple enough, the execution of it is exceedingly difficult. All of the items that have to fit into the container — the cameras, sponges, lights, syringe, etc. — ...

always wanted to go to Hawaii, but since I can't afford a plane ticket, I'm planning on walking there. How many 3-inch-by-4-1/2-inch sponges will I need to pack to absorb the Pacific Ocean? I've ...

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