A newly identified sponge order, Vilesida, produces sterols linked to the oldest-known animal biomarkers, supporting the idea ...

We tested several common methods for killing germs on the kitchen sponge: A bleach soak, microwaving it, running it through the dishwasher and a vinegar soak.

The genomes of phages—viruses that infect bacteria—are largely composed of "dark matter": genes that encode proteins whose functions remain unknown. Less than four years ago, a team led by Prof. Rotem ...

The bright colors of the sponges have a meaning tied to their intended use. Here's a guide to sponge colors and when to use each type. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade ...

If you had to rank the dirtiest things in your home, you’d probably start with the bathroom—the toilet, the plunger, or the hand towels you don’t wash as often as you should. But as it turns out, if ...

When the power goes out, this trick can help in surprising ways Preparing for a storm isn’t easy. Grocery-store shelves empty fast, gas lines stretch around the block, and sometimes you even have to ...