Breakthrough materials that pull water from thin air could offer a sustainable solution to the West's worsening drought ...

Polluted storm-water is an issue for cities, and it's often the end point for valuable minerals like phosphates. A new sponge can recover those minerals, say scientists ...

These materials can absorb and retain large amounts of water, making them particularly useful in applications where moisture retention is crucial. In agriculture, they help improve water ...

Students help design an absorbency test to see if they can observe a difference in the amount of water that different materials absorb. Students place the same size piece of paper, plastic, felt, and ...

Scientists develop a highly efficient material that transforms light and moisture into precise mechanical movements and ...

A cutting board is a must-have in every kitchen. It is where you cut your vegetables, fruits, and meat. But, not all cutting ...

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human ...