It may look innocent, but the kitchen sponge is often the nastiest thing in a kitchen, and the main reason is that people use ...

Sponges are among Earth's most ancient animals, but exactly when they evolved has long puzzled scientists. Genetic ...

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Ah, the humble kitchen sponge—a silent hero in the war against dirty dishes and saucepans with stubborn stains. But if you’ve never considered how to clean a sponge itself, we have some bad news: It’s ...

For an item that’s supposed to clean your home, sponges are surprisingly dirty. Sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria, including E. Coli and salmonella since they’re typically moist and porous.

A group of researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a sponge that will collect oil from bodies of water, which could improve how harbors and ports are cleaned, as well as how oil ...