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 ...

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, ...

These ingredients form a strong, porous sponge that can absorb water vapor from air at humidity levels ranging from 30% to 90%. That’s a wide range, making the device useful in many parts of the world ...