Growing luffa is an increasingly-popular way to produce your own sustainable, natural sponges in your backyard. The luffa plants are fast-growing vines grown for the fruit they produce. Those fruits ...

You can pick up a synthetic sponge for just a few dollars. But a natural sea sponge, hand-harvested from the Mediterranean seafloor, could set you back $30. Harvesting these sponges is dangerous ...

Sponges are made of materials that do a great job against stuck-on messes, but they are not environment-friendly. We'll share ...

Brightly coloured, synthetic bath buffs and kitchen scrubbers are a familiar sight, but growing your own natural sponges will provide you with a supply of more planet-friendly alternatives. The origin ...

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste ...

When applying your favorite foundation or any cream-based product, the right makeup sponge can blend the color for a natural-looking finish and smooth texture. "I find that sponges are very ...

From harnessing their antibacterial qualities to treating diseases like cancer and HIV, scientists are considering sponges as a viable natural source of medicine. Ana Riesgo Gil, sponge expert at the ...