Sponges already sop up a lot of gunk generated by our existence. Now, researchers in China have made a synthetic sponge that they claim can absorb microplastics in our tap water and the sea ...

coli, which causes severe abdominal ailments. Soaking your sponge in lemon juice for at least one minute is a non-toxic way ...

The charged charcoal sponge required lower temperatures to remove the captured CO2 so it could be stored, making it potentially more energy-efficient than current methods, researchers found.

Dampen the sponge with water, and microwave it for 1-2 minutes to kill bacteria. Be careful when removing it, as it will be hot. Dry the sponge, then soak it in a mixture of vinegar and water for 5-10 ...