New research published in the journal Industrial Engineering and Chemical Research describes the development of a smart sponge capable of selectively absorbing oil in water. The research comes from ...

The 'pain sponge' a stem cell breakthrough designed to soak up pain signals before they reach the brain. Here's how this ...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most expensive and disabling conditions in modern medicine, driving joint replacements and chronic pain that reshape daily life for millions of people. Now a new cell ...

The material at the heart of this technology is a blend of wood, lithium chloride, and a solar-absorbing surface made of carbon nanotubes. These ingredients form a strong, porous sponge that can ...

Makeup sponges are beloved for their blendability—but they’re also one of the most bacteria-prone tools in your beauty routine. Their porous material absorbs liquid foundation, oils, dead skin cells, ...

Bacteria are extremely resourceful when it comes to adapting to a given environment. A team of researchers has now discovered a new trick bacteria use: a kind of sponge that absorbs certain messengers ...