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 ...

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 ...

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Sponges. Is there ...

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 ...