Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have studied the virus with a near singular purpose: finding ways to treat the emergent virus and prevent the development of severe infections ...

Biological systems are renowned for their ability to create strong yet resilient structures. A sea sponge, for instance, grows in layers, forming unique patterns that integrate minerals with softer ...

UBC researchers have identified three compounds that prevent COVID-19 infection in human cells, derived from natural sources including a B.C. sea sponge. The discovery paves the way for the ...

It's a good bet that there are several sponges around your home that are used for doing the dishes, washing the car, etc. They eventually get worn out, and most end up in the trash. In fact, an ...

Gardens can benefit from all sorts of household items and kitchen waste that many people do not realize. An expert recently showed the internet a useful gardening hack that repurposes worn-out sponges ...

Sea sponges “sneeze” in slow motion to get rid of the sand and pollutants that they suck into their bodies, and the expelled mucus may be an important food source for other marine organisms. Taking up ...

A team of scientists digging up some of the Earth’s oldest rocks has uncovered new chemical evidence that Earth’s first animals were likely ancestors of the modern sea sponge. The discovery relies on ...