"The germanium and barium atoms make up almost 90% of the clathrate starting material and they are completely washed out, leaving behind highly porous, sponge-like nanolayers of the remaining 10% ...

Did you know millions of bacteria can live on your kitchen sponge, even when you clean it regularly? Still, it's a good idea to clean it every day you use it. Wet a sponge and nuke it in the ...

One way to avoid a repeat is for the capital to become more… spongy. Sponge cities use green spaces like parklands and blue spaces like lakes and rivers to absorb rainwater and allow it to drain ...