rigid material that supports the squid's body. The sponge's organic ingredients are what make the finished product biodegradable. But acquiring enough chitin to make these sponges at scale could ...

Ideal body cleaning set: The exfoliating bath sponge is made of soft PE material, which is strong and not easily deformed. It can gently remove dirt, dead skin, excess oil, and residue from the ...

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 ...

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 ...

By applying the remarkable properties of sea sponges, the researchers unlock new possibilities for creating sustainable and efficient materials that mimic the natural world. "This research is the ...