Sponge helps robotic arms grasp delicate objects
Robot sponge. Credit: Tianqi Yue
A simple sponge has improved how robots grasp, scientists from the University of Bristol have found.…
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Metal-filtering sponge removes lead from water: Reusable sponge can capture and recover critical…
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals -- including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt -- from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.
In…
Why Does My Dish Sponge Smell?
Let’s talk about something gross that we’ve all encountered in the kitchen: a stinky sponge. You know the one – it smells like a mix of old food and mildew, and you’re not quite sure if it’s doing more harm than good. Well, I hate to…
If You Don’t Already Live in a Sponge City, You Will Soon
Like anything else, water is great in moderation—urbanites need it to survive, but downpours can flood streets and homes. And as you might have noticed, climate change isn’t good at moderation. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture,…
10 Cash Wash Essentials to Keep Your Vehicle Clean
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Marine sponge chemical and synthetic derivatives hijack human enzyme to kill cells: New insights on…
A human enzyme converts chemicals produced by marine sponges and related synthetic derivatives into cell-killing compounds, shows a study published today in eLife.
The discovery suggests that it may be possible to develop new therapies for…
Bacterial trick: A kind of sponge that absorbs certain messengers
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.
Each year, at least 1.27 million…
Sponge Genes Hint at the Origins of Neurons and Other Cells
In fact, many multifunctional cells in sponges express modules of genes usually associated with specialized cells in more complex animals like vertebrates. For example, sponge neuroid cells not only express some of the presynaptic machinery…
Helen Goh’s coconut sponge with lime and papaya compote
Layered cakes can be stressful to make if you’re bent on producing a perfect, wedding-cake finish. But they don’t have to look perfect to make a splash. This vibrant cake explodes with colour and flavour in the deep coral of the papaya, the…
Sponge, DVSA & TSO Revamp Driver Theory Training- eLearning Industry
New Theory Training Solution Launched For Learner Drivers, Riders, And Instructors
Sponge, the leading digital learning provider, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and DVSA’s…