Researchers have created a triboelectric device that converts mechanical energy from pomelo peels into electricity, acting as ...

Polluted storm-water is an issue for cities, and it's often the end point for valuable minerals like phosphates. A new sponge can recover those minerals, say scientists ...

Pomelo is a large citrus fruit commonly grown in Southeast and East Asia. It has a very thick peel, which is typically ...

Pomelo is a large citrus fruit commonly grown in Southeast and East Asia. It has a very thick peel, which is typically ...

Northwestern researchers developed sponges to address water pollution and identified potential health risks of a juice-based ...

Northwestern researchers created a reusable sponge that captures pollutants like phosphate, copper, and zinc from water while ...

Copper is a major industrial metal (the third most consumed in the world) that’s used to manufacture many everyday products we’ve come to depend on, such as electrical wires, motors ...

SEM images and the nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherm exhibit the 3D porous network of the CNT sponge and the porous structure of each carbon nanotube, respectively. The Raman spectrum ...

Whether you’re looking to sculpt cheekbones, carve out your jawline, or define your nose, these formulas are worth adding to ...

The birth control or contraceptive sponge is a polyurethane disc soaked in spermicide. It’s designed to be inserted deep into the vaginal canal ahead of penis-in-vagina sex to prevent pregnancy.

If you're someone who prefers to wash up by hand rather than using a dishwasher, you probably reach for the trusty sponge or scourer to scrub away food remnants from your dishes. However ...