Scientists have discovered that some traditional sponges shed microplastics. Switch to a safer, non-toxic option from Scrub Daddy, OXO, Scrub-It, and more at Amazon, from $2.

The kitchen sponge represents one of the most humble yet ubiquitous tools in modern homes. Used daily for washing dishes, wiping counters, and general cleaning, these porous cleaning aids rarely ...

Biologists, using a technique that explores both genes and structural characteristics, have introduced 10 new species of marine sponge. Despite their distinction as one of Earth's oldest lifeforms ...

A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has cautioned that frequent use of a sponge while bathing can strip the skin of its natural oils and cause micro-tears or micro-trauma.

If you have itchy skin, try not to use the sponge while bathing and see if that helps,” she said. The dermatologist advised those who feel unclean without bathing with a sponge to use it once or ...

Sponges that combine cellulose and abrasive materials are popular for washing dishes, allowing you to scour away stuck-on food without having to reach for a separate cleaning tool.

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste. Skip to main content. Scientific American. October 29, 2024. 3 min read.

Scrub Daddy is the brand to beat in the battle for sponge supremacy. Shop 3-packs of these viral sponges at Amazon, along with the Scrub Mommy, Scrub Daddy Caddy, microfiber towels, and more ...

ON Sunday, August 23, after an illness of about a fortnight, died Dr. R. E. Grant, for many years Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at University College, London. The family from which ...

Capsule sponge testing is being rolled out across all health boards in Scotland. There isn’t a pathway for capsule sponge implementation yet in Wales and Northern Ireland. In England, there’s no ...

Used throughout history, African net sponges have been making a comeback. But, what is this bathing tool and why do people love it so much? Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and ...

Kitchen sponges can be revolting cesspits of harmful bacteria, crawling with E. coli, Salmonella, and enough unwanted microbes to rival a laboratory Petri dish.. A sponge’s holey structure is ...