In a city, managing where rainwater or snow-melt goes is an immensely complex challenge. While grassy and planted areas can absorb water, impervious materials like concrete, asphalt, and roofing ...

Northwestern researchers developed sponges to address water pollution and identified potential health risks of a juice-based diet. The Daily compiled a recap of their latest research developments. A ...

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 ...

Potting your succulent on top of a sponge bed sounds like a dreamy hack if you forget to water your plants. But in truth, ...

Water modified to absorb gases in a sponge-like way can carry 10 times as much oxygen as blood, which could help it act as an oxygen source in artificial blood substitutes or to help preserve organs ...